Virginia J. "Tiny" Burns

Virginia J. “Tiny” Burns, age 87 of Laurel, Nebraska died on Thursday, April 02, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm at the United Methodist Church in Laurel, Nebraska with Pastor Patrick Broz officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Laurel. Virginia Jane “Tiny” Burns was born on July 19, 1932 in Belden, Nebraska to Walter and Tillie (Griesel) Kint. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1950. She gave Baton Lessons and sang in the school choir. Tiny married Lowell Emory Burns on February 25, 1951 at the Laurel United Methodist church. She was a lifelong resident of Cedar County. Tiny was a member of the Laurel United Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary, and Order of Eastern Star. She taught Sunday school, belonged to the United Methodist Women, and was very active in the Laurel Senior Center. Tiny was an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, cooking, baking and going for family drives. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and attended as many of their activities as possible. Tiny and Lowell were always the first to help anyone in need. She always made everyone feel so comfortable and welcome in her home, that it became the gathering place for many family events. Tiny was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to all. She was the heart of our home. Tiny is survived by her children, Nancy (Regg) Gadeken of Hartington, NE, Linda (John) Dall of Scottsdale, AZ, Deanna (Roddy) Smith of Chaska, MN, Penny Voichoskie of Norfolk, NE; grandchildren, Wesley Smith, Christopher (Jessica) Gadeken, Abby Smith, Brian Gadeken and Eric (Jessi) Dall; great-grandchildren, Jenna and Caleb Gadeken, Emeri, Jonathan, and Gunner Dall; as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell in 2017; her parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Marjorie Kint, Kenneth “Jiggs” and Margaret Kint, Warren “Breezie” and Shirley Kint, Jim and Lila Kint; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Howard Soden and Lois Kint.