Lajarus Burns Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Lajarus Burns

Funeral service for Lajarus Burns, 58, of Montgomery, AL formerly of Dadeville, AL will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Bethesda Baptist Church, 201 South 4th Street, Opelika, AL 36801 with interment in Dadeville Cemetery, East South Street, Dadeville, AL 36853, Reverend Anthony Pogue will officiate.

Ms. Burns, who passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 in Montgomery, AL, was born May 29, 1964 in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, February 17, 2023, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required).

Precious memories of her life will be cherished by: three sons, Sidney (Lisa) Russell of Jacksonville, FL, Quintin Russell of Atlanta, GA and Cedric Woodyard of Dadeville, AL; mother, Bernadette Burns of Dadeville, AL; two granddaughters, Ce’dasha Woodyard and Laila Russell; two grandsons, Anthony Russell and Camron Woodyard; sisters; Cheryl (Kenny) Ransaw of Montgomery, AL, Roberta Davis of Auburn, AL, Dorothy Williams of Jackson Gap, AL, Sharon Tolbert of Dadeville, AL and Sarah (Loren) Manley of Opelika, AL, brothers; Jessie Foster of Dadeville, AL, William Burns, Jr. of Dadeville, AL and James (Mary) Griffith of Atlanta, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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May God Continue to strengthen the family of this beautiful soul! You all have my deepest condolences. Doris Stroud Beals

Sending love and prayers to the family.

Extending prayers of comfort to the family, for now and for days to come. Debra Oliver

To The Burns Family: you have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to hear about Lajarus, my friend, and my sister. She will truly be missed. I will forever cherish the memories we shared. I will always remember Lajarus as a kind person who always wanted to make sure everyone was okay. I love you my dear friend and sister. May God continue to provide strength to the family. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Karen Copeland

My Condolences to the family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends Lesia Woody & family

Psalm 147:3. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. May the Lord bless, comfort and strengthen your family. The Poole and Ware Families

I will miss you my sweet cousin! Your beautiful smile and the great times we shared!! I love you!! Sabrina

I LOVE YOU AUNTIE!! You been my Auntie all my life and I will love and cherish your memories forever! Praying for you all Sid, Quentin and Cedric!!!

My friend, my sister, will be missed tremendously. I'm praying for her family and friends. Carrie Marbury

Sorry to hear about this sweet lady loss but GOD is in charge.your family are in our prayers.Basimah Rashad

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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