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(Beautine Veronica (Bums 
Thursday, November 12,2015 
Visitation: 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. 
Wallace Broadview Funeral Home 
2020 West Roosevelt Road 
Broadview, Illinois 60155 
Friday, November 13, 2015 
Service: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M, 
Harpers Funeral Home 
125 N. Broad Street 
Claxton, Georgia 30417 
OBituary 
(Beautine Veronica <Ba^-<Bums was the daughter 
of Randall and Sudie Holland-Baker. Bom on May 15,1932, 
she was the sixth child and the only girl. Her free Spirited 
Nature let the world know that she was a lover of life and 
had a unique personality. 
Beautine was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in 
Georgia. She was an active member of Metropolitan Baptist 
Church, Chicago, Illinois as Church Sunday School 
instructor. Some of her roles at Metropolitan was 
Chairperson of the Home Department and College 
Scholarship Committee. 
Beautine graduated from Evans County High School with 
High Honors in 1950. She was an Honor graduate from 
Savannah State University with a B.S. in Home Economics, 
along with Food and Nutrition and a Minor in Elementary 
Education in 1954. She received a Masters Degree of Arts 
from Governors State University in Human Development 
with a emphasis in Urban Teacher Education. She was a 
member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 
In 1954, Beautine moved to Chicago, Illinois and taught in 
the Chicago Public School System for 13 years. She was 
recruited as a teacher for School District #89 in Melrose Park, 
Illinois, as one of the first African American School Educators 
until her retirement after 25 years of service. 
Beautine learned that Jesus Loved Her in life and she was a 
lifelong member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Upon moving 
to Chicago, she joined Metropolitan Missionary Baptist 
Church on Christian Experience under the leadership of 
the late Reverend E.F. Ledbetter. She was a member of Club 
#4, Mission #2, ACE Scholarship program, Home 
Department, Vacation Bible School and a Sunday School 
teacher. She was an active volunteer with many Civic and 
religious organizations, including organizing H.I.C.A. 
Westside Council and many other numerous organizations. 
She was a volunteer with the Bolingbrook, Illinois Senior 
Garden and Craft Club. She was invited to President Bill 
Clintons inauguration in Washington, D.C. She has worked 
with the Civil Rights Movement and attended Mrs. Coretta 
Scott Kings viewing at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, 
Georgia. While there, she was interviewed by NBC TV 
reporter Cynthia McFadden. She also had caption written 
in the Adanta Journal Newspaper. 
Beautine has been married to Reverend Tellis C. Bums, Sr. 
for 55 years and has been blessed with two children; son, 
Tellis Cornelius Burns Jr. (Pamela) of Shorewood, Illinois 
and daughter, Debra Thompson (James) of Bolingbrook, 
Illinois; five granddaughters. Raven and Marissa Burns, 
Alicia, Felicia and Theresa; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mamie 
Baker, Mrs. Ruby Dell Baker and Mrs. Nita Bell Baker of 
Claxton, Georgia, seven great grandchildren, along with 
many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and 
neighbors. 
Order of Service 
PRELUDE (Soft Music) 
PROCESSIONAL..................Clergy and Family 
SELECTION......Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 
PRAYER OF CONSOLATION.................... 
SCRIPTURE READING........................ 
Old and New Testaments 
SELECTION................................ 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......................... 
OBITUARY (Read Silently to Soft Music)... 
HYMN..........Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 
WORDS OF COMFORT ...Reverend VictorC. Brewton 
BENEDICTION.............................. 
RECESSIONAL.............................. 
Interment 
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery 
244 Jerusalem Church Road 
(Groveland Community) 
Pembroke, Georgia 31321 
Repast 
Fellowship Hall 
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 
Tb THose I Love An(C (tfiose WHo Love 9/Le 
When I am gone, release me, let me go, 
1 have so many things to see and do. 
You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears. 
Be happy that we had so tnan;y years. 
I gave you my love, you can only guess. 
How much you gave to me in happiness. 
I thank you for the hve you each have shown 
But now its time I traveled on alone. 
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must 
Then let your grief be comforted by trust. 
Its only for a while that we must part. 
So bless the memories within your heart. 
I wont be far away, for life goes on. 
So if you need me, call and I will come. 
Though you cant see or touch me. Ill be near. 
And if you listen with your heart youll hear. 
All of my love around you, soft and clear. 
And then, when you must come this way alone. 
Ill greet you with a smile and wave, Welcome Home. 
Randall Baker 
Jerry Baker 
Barry Baker 
(PaCCSearers 
Endrel Baker 
Darryl Baker 
Ron Holland 
Im Tree 
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im foUouiing the path God laid for 
me. I took His hand when I heard His call, I turned my back and left it all. 
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left 
undone must stay that way, I found the peace at the close of the day. If my 
parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, 
a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with 
times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full. Ive 
savored much, good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time 
seemed all too brief, dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your 
hearts and share with me, God wanted me noui, He set me free. 
^c^owCedgements 
We thank all the relatives and friends who gathered with us, or were with 
us in spirit to celebrate the life of our wife, mother, grandmother, 
greatgrandmother and friend, Beaudne V. Baker-Bums. 
Beautinewas always active in many areas of the community and 
personal memories shared by those attending the service or sent to us 
reflected this and will be treasured and were wonderful to have recounted. 
We are always grateful for the care you showed her. 
We appreciate your kindness, thank you. 
For those who have sent cards, phone calls, food, flowers 
and emails we thank you. 
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks from us all. 
A quote from Beaudne Baker-Burns 
Ma;y you live every day of your life. 
Loving each day that you live! 
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Professional Arrangements Entrusted To: 
Wallace Broadview Funeral Home 
2020 West Roosevelt Road 
Broadview, Illinois 60155 
(708) 344-1288/ (708) 344-1299 
Rory Momon, Funeral Director 
Gladys Wallace, Owner 
Harper Funeral Home 
125 North Broad Street 
Claxton, Georgia 30417 
912-739-2658 
Yvonne Hodges, Manager 
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