Anne Owens Burnside of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born May 11, 1937 in Star City, Arkansas to Fred and Ada Owens. She was a retired school teacher. Many former students of Carlisle and Kingsland Public Schools loved Mrs. Burnside for her dedication to teaching and the support she gave her students. After retirement, she indulged her love for books by going to sales all over the country, buying books and selling them online and in an antique mall in Fordyce.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert and her sister Sandra Brewer. She is survived by her sister Bennie Adams, her nephew Raymond Williams, her niece Lee Anne Fleming, and great nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit
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