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Christine Elliott Burnette
Christine Elliott Burnette “39 and holding” of Lynchburg gained her angel wings Sunday, December 5, 2021. Christine was born September 16th in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late George Robert Elliott and Pearl Virginia Lerner Elliott.
She was with the love of her life, Edward “Eddie” Lee Burnette, for over 67 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Timothy “Tim” Burnette of Lynchburg, her daughter Tamara Witt of Lynchburg, two grandchildren; Kristin Surber (Jonathan – who she loved like her own) of Lynchburg, and Katie Hass (Christopher -who she loved like her own) of Lynchburg, five great-grandchildren; Scarlett Surber and Syrus Surber, Layton Hass, Lakely Hass and Luca Hass, and her sister Ruby Lloyd of Houtzdale, PA.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Frank Elliott, George Elliott, Evelyn Tucker, and Shirley Carter.
She was the most beautiful soul inside and out. A devoted homemaker, who was always loving, kind, patient, and nurturing. She cared for her entire family deeply, always putting others before herself. God will now keep our most precious Wife, Mom, and Nanny in Heaven until we meet again. Christine was a parishioner of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2021, at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg.
A graveside service celebrating Christine’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Virginia Memorial Park in Forest with Monsignor Michael McCarron officiating.
A graveside service celebrating Christine’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Virginia Memorial Park in Forest with Monsignor Michael McCarron officiating.
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Sending prayers of comfort and peace . Hold her in that special place in your heart. With much love to you all, Donna Guthrie
Posted by Donna Guthrie on December 13, 2021
I have many great memories of picnics and reunions with the Elliott clan, especially fun with my aunt Christene. In the late 1960s, there was an amusement park in Roanoke called Lakeside. This park had a monster roller coaster. I was 10 years old and clearly remember the paint peeling from the wood structure. This roller coaster looked like it would collapse at any moment. There were a bunch of cousins riding the roller coaster over and over, except me. I was being teased for being such a scaredy-cat! Aunt Christene observed my plight, hugged, and encouraged me to ride the roller coaster. After my first ride of course I did not want to get off. Eventually, Christene and my mom Shirley (Christene's sister) got me off this ride to join our family picnic. My condolences to aunt Christene's generations of family.
Posted by todd carter on December 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of Christine's death. My sympathy goes out to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD BLESS
Posted by Phyllis Poston on December 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of Christine's death. My sympathy goes out to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD BLESS
Posted by Phyllis Poston on December 12, 2021
Rest in beautiful peace Christine.
Posted by Donna Keyser on December 11, 2021
I am deeply saddened by Christine’s passing. We will all miss her kindness and love for life. I am sure she will bring joy and love with her into the afterlife.
Posted by Jeff Tucker on December 9, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers to the Burnette family. Christine will be sadly missed but she will forever remain in our hearts and be loved forever.
Posted by Vicky Creasy on December 9, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers to the Burnette family. Christine will be sadly missed but she will forever remain in our hearts and be loved forever.
Posted by Vicky Creasy on December 9, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers to the Burnette family. Christine will be sadly missed but she will forever remain in our hearts and be loved forever.
Posted by Vicky Creasy on December 9, 2021
We are going to miss you so, so incredibly much. I don’t know what we will do without you. I love you to the moon and back 10 million times Nanny. ♥️♥️
Posted by Katie Hass on December 9, 2021
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