Martina Sue Burns, 43, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at her home. She was born July 21, 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii, a daughter of Martin Franklin, Sr. and Rosemary Bell Burns.
She obtained her Registered Nurses Certificate and had worked as an independent call center contractor in recent years. Martina was a self-less person who would do anything for anyone in need. She had a “golden heart” and was content with living a simple life. She was a Godly woman who loved Jesus and her God. Martina was family oriented, was a caregiver to many of her family, and enjoyed spending time with them all. She was an animal lover who adored her dogs, Gizmo and Gunner.
Martina was preceded in death by her father, Martin Franklin Burns, Sr.
SURVIVORS:
Mother: Rosemary (Kenneth) Gombold, of Russell Springs
1 brother: Martin (Lou) Burns, Jr., of Columbia
2 sisters: Misty (Juan) Santiago of Russell Springs, KY and Christina (Phil) Craig of Nicholasville
3 nephews: Martin (Liz) Hull of Russell Springs, Alex Brown of Nicholasville, and Martin “Frankie” Burns of Columbia
3 nieces: Scarlett Santiago of Russell Springs, Audrea Craig of Nicholasville, and Autumn Miller of Columbia
3 aunts: Polly Rickabaugh, Doris Marcum and Janet Vice
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Martina Sue Burns will be held by her family at a later date.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
