Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns, 84, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at home surrounded by her children. She was born on May 12, 1932 to Charles H. and Martha (Hussey) Boden in Noblesville, Indiana.
Sarah attended Durbin Elementary and Noblesville High School, graduating with honors in 1950. She then attended Herron School of Art Indianapolis on a full scholarship, and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree. Upon graduation from Herron, Sarah married fellow student William Burns, on June 18, 1957, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville. Together they became founding members of the 1444 Gallery in Indianapolis, in 1957. In 1962 Sarah became the first female full-time instructor hired by Herron. She retired from the school in 1996 after inspiring many generations of artists. She was also a member of the Art in Hand Gallery in Zionsville until 2009.
She is survived by her children, Quentin (Toni) Burns and Claire Coons; grandchildren, Sarah Hartman, William Hartman, and John & Sarah Sears; and great-grandsons, Liam Whiteman and Christopher Sears. Sarah's great-grandchildren will have fond memories of "Gigi". She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William 'Will' Burns who passed away in 2004; and brother, Joe Boden in 2011.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Michael's Episcopal Church Building Fund, 444 South Harbour Drive, Noblesville IN 46062; or, to give a gift to scholarships at Herron School of Art and Design, please address to: Kim Hodges, Director of Development, Herron School of Art and Design, 735 West New York St., HR 224B, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (kshodges@iupui.edu).