VIOLA A. BURNS

Viola A. Burns, age 90, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family members.

A Rosary will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019 followed by a Visitation Service and 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. A Burial will be held immediately following the Funeral Mass at Belton Cemetery in Belton, Missouri.

Viola was born on September 24, 1928 in Munjor, Kansas. She was the daughter of Hilarius Leiker and Bridget (Jacobs) Leiker.

On September 10, 1955 Viola was joined in marriage with her loving husband, Raymond P. Burns. Together they were blessed with four children, James, Gary, Lawrence, and Kathy. For most of Viola's life she worked as a homemaker, caring for her four children. She very much enjoyed gardening, bowling, and was a member of Loosely Knit Knitters. She was an avid sports fan, especially when watching her sons or grandsons play. She was a faithful member of St. Sabina Catholic Church.

Viola was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Raymond P. Burns; parents Hilarius and Bridget Leiker; five brothers, Gilbert, Robert, Francis, Charles, and Richard Leiker; and two sisters, Agnes Pfannenstiel and Dolores Hoffman.

She is survived by her four loving children, James R. Burns, Gary J. Burns (Janet), Lawrence G. Burns, and Kathy A. Burns; sister Laverna Samuelson (John); brother Larry Leiker (Donna); and two grandchildren John and James.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278