Rebecca Crawford Burns
December 15, 1944 - June 17, 2018
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Rebecca Crawford Burns
December 15, 1944 - June 17, 2018
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Rebecca crawford burns, 73, of charleston, passed away on sunday, june 17, 2018. becky was born december 15, 1944, in charleston. she is survived by her son clayton thomas burns and his wife renee of richmond, va; sister-in-law kathleen battistelli of stratford, ct; niece kristen battistelli of boston, ma; two beloved cats; and many cherished friends. she was predeceased by her husband, thomas burns, and her parents, clayton and blanche crawford.
Becky grew up in east bank, and graduated valedictorian of east bank high school in 1962. she earned a b.A. From the university of charleston (then morris harvey college) in 1966 and a masters from marshall university in 1972. becky spent her career in education, first as an english and speech/drama teacher with kanawha county schools, then in curriculum development with kanawha county, appalachia educational laboratory and as a private consultant. in semi-retirement, she returned to teaching part time at the university of charleston, working with student teachers. as a teacher at horace mann junior high, becky coordinated and led many student trips abroad through the american institute for foreign study, helping expand the experience of many students. she was named kanawha county teacher of the year during her tenure at horace mann.
Becky met her husband, tom, at morris harvey college, and they were married for almost 50 years. They spent the first year of their marriage in germany while tom was in the army and where their son, clay, was born. throughout her adult life, becky was very active in her church, st. John’s episcopal, leading the vestry and parish life committee, singing in the choir, and orchestrating the infamous madrigal dinners.
Becky will be remembered and missed by her former students and colleagues, the st. John’s community, and so many dear friends with whom she frequently broke bread at fine establishments near and far.
A memorial service will be held saturday, june 30, 2:00 pm, at st. John’s episcopal church, 1105 quarrier st.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in becky’s name to st. John’s episcopal church, manna meal, 1105 quarrier street, charleston, wvw 25301 (mannameal.Org), or the american cancer society, rhl blvd. # 6, charleston, wv 25303 (cancer.Org).
You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall.Com
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
5 responses to Rebecca Crawford Burns
Marian Keyes says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend And Former Colleague
Location: Dunbar West Virginia
I Only Learned Of Becky’S Death Yesterday, July 18. I Am Sorry Not To Have Been Present For Her Service. We Worked Together At Ael Edvantia For Many Years And Had Shared Stories Of Travel Adventures And Mishaps. She Was The Ultimate Professional, Passionately Committed To Students And Their Education. She Loved Good Food, Good Friends And Good Times. We Kept In Touch After We Retired From Edvantia. She Was A Good Friend. I Will Miss Her.
Linda Santrock says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend And Former Secretary At Ael
Location: Dunbar West Virginia
I Knew Becky Was In Declining Health And Am So Sorry I Did Not Get To Visit Her. We Worked Together For Many Years And Would Go Out And Have Dinner At Our Favorite Place, Leonoro’S Spaghetti House And Catch Up On Each Other’S Lives. I Will Miss Those Special Times.
Kanawha Co. Retired School Employees says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
The West Virginia And Kanawha County Associations Of Retired School Employees Extend Their Sincere Sympathy To You, The Family, In Your Sorrow. Blessings To All.
Kay Crowder says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Clay And Family, I’M Very Sorry And Sad To Hear About The Passing Of Becky. I Thought So Very Much Of Her And Tom. I’Ve Known Them Both Since The Early Seventies And Always Had A Great Friendship With Them. They Always Welcomed Me In To Their Home And It Was Such A Pleasure When They Would Call For Me To €Œbabysit€ Their €Œfurry Kids€ While They Were Away. Pleasant Memories I’Ll Always Have. God Bless You All.
Selwyn Knap says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Former Student
Location: Lafayette Colorado
Clay, So Very Sorry To Hear Of Your Mother’S Passing. I Still Remember The Trip To Europe (Germany Austria) That Your Parents Took A Bunch Of Us On From Horace Mann, Circa 1976. Selwyn (Miller) Knap.