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Official Obituary of

Berta Janie Burns

May 6, 1939 ~ July 5, 2023 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Berta Burns Obituary

Berta Janie Burns, 84 passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at her home.  Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 1:00 pm until the 2:00 pm chapel service.  Burial will be in Jessamine Cemetery.

A native of Rankin County, Janie was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ridgeland. 

She was preceded in death by: father, William Lonnie Wadford; mother, Emma Wiltcher Wadford; sons, Joey, Danny, and Rusty; 5 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Survivors include: daughters, Cindy Kettleman of Ridgeland, Gail Thomas (Johnny) of Ridgeland, and Pennie Thomas of Catharpin, VA; brothers, Billy Wadford of Canton and Johnny Wadford (LaRue) of Brandon; grandchildren, Seth Kettleman (Kimberly), Bryce Kettleman (Rebekah), Nicki Roberts (Kevin), Brooke Bloomsburg (Seth), Maci Windom (Matt), Alicia Megan Van de Crommert (Christian), Chris Parker, and Shannon Parker; and 11 great grandchildren.

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
July 8, 2023

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Breeland Funeral Home
3304 South Liberty Street
Canton, MS 39046

Funeral Service
Saturday
July 8, 2023

2:00 PM
Breeland Funeral Home
3304 South Liberty Street
Canton, MS 39046

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