Ola Marie Burns Obituary (1929 - 2020)

Ola Marie Burns passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the age of 91. Born Ola Marie Lowe on August 5, 1929 at home in Senath, Missouri, to parents Leonard Low and Ora May McNew. Marie was married twice to two wonderful men. She married Elbert Junior Combs on November 16, 1950 and remained happily married until his passing on March 28, 1991. Marie later fell in love again and married Ernie Burns on August 26, 1993, until his passing on June 26, 2005. Marie worked as a chef at the Elks Lodge in Lansing, Michigan, as well as a transport Supervisor for Avis car rental company. Marie enjoyed traveling all over the world. Traveling to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, New Zealand, Australia and even on an Alaskan cruise. She also spent time traveling through the USA, specifically the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and many more beautiful places. Marie was a member of Hudson Baptist Church for over 25 year. She was also very active in Ponderosa Park where she lived in Florida. Marie was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She loved the outdoors, and was usually found barefoot. Her hobbies included backyard softball, picnics, gardening, canning, camping and boating even though she didn't like the deep water. She enjoyed just being where her family was, even when her sons would travel, she would go and visit where they were. She lived her life making great memories. Marie is preceded in death by her two husbands. She is survived by her children; Larry (Gloria) Combs, Rick (Catherine) Combs, Phill (Theresa) Combs, James (Rose) Combs, Gail (Michael) Fansler and Randy (Cindy) Combs; 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sister-in-laws, Katherine & Louise as well as many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Skinner Funeral Home in Lansing, Michigan. Family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home, from 10:00AM -12:00PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Blue Water Hospice House, 2795 Edison Drive, Marysville, MI 48040 in Marie's name. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.skinnerfuneralhome.com.