Rebecca K Burns

Rebecca K. Burns, 78, of Jay, Fl passed away on September 5, 2021. Rebecca Kilpatrick Burns was born August 7, 1943, to W.T and Helen (Parrish) Kilpatrick. She was raised on their farm, Kilpatricks’ Rolling Acres, in Laurel Hill, Fl. After graduating High School in Laurel Hill, Rebecca raised 3 children: Christopher, Kimberly, and Rhea Johnson here in Pensacola, where she resided for more than 50 years. Her accomplishments include being selected as Pensacola NBWA Business Woman of the Year; she was also selected by Florida Humanities Council in a December 1995 advertisement to have her picture on local transit buses. Rebecca went back to college in the late 80’s where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She was able to retire in 1982 after selling Scenic Hills Lounge and Package Store. Her greatest achievement was being called “Nanny” Burns, a name she cherished more than anything. “Nanny” Burns was the Matriarch of a large family and her lasting influence is seen in each of her descendants, from her 3 children all the way down to her twelve great grandchildren. There are many people whose lives were touched by “Nanny” Burns, a role she was meant for. Her compassion and understanding were her trademarks and problem-solving her specialty. Later in life, Nanny Burns lost her eyesight and went to live with her son in Chumuckla, Fl. She was able to start over and made many friends within the Chumuckla community, her visits to the Community Center being the highlight of her days. Rebecca “Nanny” Burns has touched so many people and she is going to be missed by all of those who knew her. Their lives have been blessed by one of the greatest women to ever live in Northwest Florida. Rebecca is preceded in death by her parents W.T. and Helen Kilpatrick, her sisters Julie Kilpatrick and Illene Kilpatrick, and her granddaughter Samantha Ward. Rebecca is survived by her siblings, Anita Boyett, and Scotty Kilpatrick; her children, Christopher Johnson, Kimberly Brown, and Amanda Rhea Johnson; granddaughters, Heather Jones, Damara Johnson, Kasi Ward, and Tabitha Brown. She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.

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Rebecca K Burns

August 7, 1943 - September 5, 2021