Carol Jo Burns

Carol Jo Burns, a lifelong resident of Mooresville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 84. Born October 26, 1934 in Mooresville, Carol Jo was the daughter of the late Herman D. and Norris D. (Rothrock) Sawyers. On February 29, 1984 she was united in marriage to David G. Burns and he survives.

Carol Jo was a graduate of Mooresville High School, attended Indiana Business College and took night classes at Indiana State University. She was an active member of the Mooresville Alumni Association, serving as president for 3 years.

She worked as an executive administrator for the Bryant Division of United Technology for 19 years and enjoyed substitute teaching for over 30 years in Mooresville, Monrovia, Plainfield, Indiana and Winchester, Virginia schools. She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Pythian Sisters, both in Mooresville.

Carol Jo was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Mooresville for many years, and was a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Church where she was active in the M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Pre School Children), the drama department, and served communion in nursing homes.

Carol Jo and David enjoyed world travel to places including, the Holy Lands, Australia, Japan, and China. They spent winters in Florida and Texas and enjoyed traveling to Hawaii. As world travelers, they supported their faith community at Mt. Gilead Church as strong supporters of the mission programs and global evangelization.

Carol Jo was an avid basketball fan supporting Mooresville boys and girls basketball, Indiana Pacers, and Indiana Fever.

She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Bob Pepper; two sisters-in-law, Jean and Mary; and special friends, Byron “Bud” and Velma Spoon.

Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years, David; four step children, grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Carol Jo Burns from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 East High Street, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in the funeral home with additional calling from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will follow at Mooresville Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may express online condolences to the Burns family.