Gabrielle Burns known as “Gaye” was born on June 11, 1984 in Chicago,
IL to Herrsterstine Burns and Darrly Mack.
Gabrielle confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She was baptized at
Christian Love M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Pastor B.T.
Smith.
Gabrielle attended Suder Montessori Magnet Elementary School and Austin
Community Academy High School.
Gabrielle was a member of Main Attraction Dance Team where she per-
formed in the Bud Billiken parade. Her favorite place was being at home sit-
ting on the front porch in the comfort of her family. She never greeted fami-
ly members by their name. It was always “Hey Cuz” or “Hey Auntie”. She
was the type of person that would give you anything with no questions
asked that’s how kind she was and never held a grudge towards anyone.
Any time someone would make her mad she would say, “leave me alone, I’m
going in my room”. We all know her room was her sanctuary it brought her
peace.
Gabrielle Burns was born into eternity on September 29, 2021.
She is preceded in death by: Father, Darrly Mack; uncle, Larry Burns; aunt,
Smyrna (Baybay) Burns; and oldest cousin, Latasha (Pooh) Burns.
Gabrielle leaves to cherish her memory: Mother, Herrsterstine Burns; daugh-
ter, Danielle (Diamond) Jones; sons, Tyrell and Montrell (Rico) Burns; two
granddaughter, Tajhari (Dior) McClain and London Williams; brother, Larry
Garad Burns; sisters, Nicole Mack-Burke and Alexandria Mack; three niec-
es, Keirra (Keke) Burns, Harmonie Burns and Dakota Stevens; five nephews,
Larry (Chubb) Burns, Larryon Burns, Nizeer (Stank) Burns, John Burke Jr.
and Tyler Mack; grandmother, Lola Burns; aunts, Victoria (Vickie), Eva and
Rose Burns; and a host of cousins and friends.
Musical Prelude ........................................................... Musician
Processional.................................................................... Family
Scripture ................................................ Pastor Elmer M. LeSure
Poem - “Release Me” ........................................ Alexandria Mack
Solo/Selection .......................................... Karen (Renea) Johnson
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ................................... Family
Remarks ............................................................... 2 min. please
Obituary .........................................................Dominique Burns
Selection - “Take Me to the King” .................... Keirra & Harmonie
Eulogy ................................................... Pastor Elmer M. LeSure
Reviewal ..................................................................................
Benediction.................................................................. Minister
Recessional .................................................................... Family
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Wake: 11:30 a.m. Funeral: 12:00 p.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Pastor Elmer M. LeSure, Officiating
Pallbearers
Larry (Garad) Burns Derrick Burns Dontrell Law
Darrell (Doobie) Burns Tyrell Burns Jessie Brown
Interment
Forest Home Cemetery
863 Des Plaines Ave.
Forest Park, IL 60130
Repast
Private