Linda D. Burleson
September 22, 1943 ~ August 21, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Linda Dockery Burleson 63, of Candler, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Mrs. Burleson was born in Buncombe County and was preceded in death by her parents Olin Lee and Lillian Morgan Dockery, and her husband Don Burleson. She was the owner and president of Burco International, and was a member of the Buncombe Baptist Association Choir and New Morgan Hill Baptist Church.
A loving mother and friend, Mrs. Burleson is survived by her daughter Leslea Burleson Gass and her husband Jason of Candler/Columbus, GA; two sons, Jim Burleson and his wife Bronwyn of Candler and David Burleson and his fiancée, Brenda Shaw of Hendersonville; four grandchildren, Kirstyn Burleson, Jay Burleson, Brad Burleson and Lily-Kate Gass; four extended grandchildren, Bradley Gass, Colby Gass, Cassie Watkins and Trina Shaw; an aunt and beloved friend Mary Morgan Roberts; and a large extended family at Burco International.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Roy Houston and Dan Dockery officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the church two hours prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Eblen Foundation, 12 Regent Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting Mrs. Burleson’s family.
God bless your family
David, Jim, Leslea & family~ Your mom was such a wonderful person ~ I remember her fondly from when we were growing up at Hominy Valley park. She was such a positive and Godly person who will remain in our hearts forever. You are each in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Burleson family,
We are truly sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
The Parker family,
Bill, Evelyn, Ben, Delaina, Nathan, Devon, Bryan, Beverly, Bailey, Bethany, Brady, Brent and Ashley
We would like for the entire Burleson family to know that we are greeving with you and you all are in our prayers.
What a gracious and lively school mate..I have admired Linda all through life for you see, she was my first puppy-love…She was a perfect example of what ‘Enka High’ Team Spirit was all about. She loved her School and her classmates. She was a good Christian Lady and set an example for us all…She`ll be cheering us on from above…I agree with Bro. Dave, we need to hold each other up in our daily prayers, as we have no promise of tomorrow…
We are so sorry that Linda’s life was cut short by this dreadful disease. She will be missed in Brigadoon by all her neighbors. She was a wonderful person. We always managed to end up at the same restaurant on Sundays! God bless each one of you.
Linda was a very special person who loved life, her family and her many friends. She will definitely be missed. She gave so much to everyone, always.
My Condolances to the family of Linda D. Burleson. Linda and I were class mates at Enka High School,graduating together in 1961. Linda was a dear friend. We all went out separate ways after high school and would only see each other at high school reunions. I have fond memories of our high school days. God bless.
How rare that a class could have a girl who was most beautiful to the eye and also in her spirit-so kind, so joyous, so absolutely delightful. We all have had a richer life because of knowing her. I mourn for her family, but also for all of us that she touched and blessed.
Brother Dave
Linda is an amazing woman. Over the years we have come to love her dearly. We didn’t realize just how much until we found out we were going to lose her. Robert calls her ‘Cool Hand Linda.’ Linda has been made new, and we look forward to spending eternity with her. The choir there got sweeter on August 21. All our love, Robert & Sharon
Jimmy, David, Leslea and family,
Our thoughts and our prayers are with each of you during the sudden passing of your Mother. May the Lord fill you with His grace and peace that will help you deal with your loss.
She is having a wonderful time in heaven with your Dad and all the other family members. What a wonderful reunion we all have to look forward to.
We are here for you if you need us for anything.
Our Love in Jesus,
Royce and Gwenda
David,Jimmy,and Leslee, Your Mom was a great good friend to me and my family. I will not forget all the practices and playing she did for Kim in church. She will truly be missed. But know Your Mom is always with you. and now singing in Gods Choir.
Our Love, Sympathy and prayers go with you. As well as the grace and peace God give us to get thru these times.
Bette Burnette Mote and family
Leslea, Jimmy and David-
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I have fond memories of your Mom when I worked at BURCO, and spending time around her through the years. If I can do anything at all, please let me know.
Hey. I love you and will miss you. you are a great part of my life.
Jimmy,David,Leslee,
It has been been a week since David and I had to say good bye to his daddy.And we know what you are going through .Linda was one of the sweetest person you could ask for.Never did I hear her say a bad word a bout anyone.She loved life her kids and grandkids.And her Burco family.but most of all she loved the lord. May God be with you.
David and Judy Taylor
Sorry for your great lose. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Jimmy, David, Leslea and family,
Our thoughts and our prayers are with each of you during this time. Your mother was always a lot of fun to be around and brought much joy to any room she walked into. We love your family and will be calling your names out to the Lord. God will see you through!!!!!
Linda and I were graduates of Enka High School class of 1961. I had the pleasure of seeing her at a class luncheon in 2003. It was an honor to have been one of her classmates.
My prayers and sympathy go out to her family.
My prayers are with David, Jimmy, Leslea and the whole Family at Burco. I am confident the strength of mom will continue to shine.
I am deeply saddened,
Dan Ornato
At times like this, words cannot express our sympathy for your family. May you find strength in the love of that family and in the warm embrace of friends. Our prayers are with you.
We are deeply sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She meant a great deal to our family, as a mentor and friend.
I am sad to hear about Linda, who I have known for about 45yrs.She was always very friendly and very happy.I just spoke to her about 2-3wks ago,she looked great.I know she will be missed she loved her family and friends a lot. Much Love to all the family. Pat,Cheryl,Dana,Andrea and Brad Allen.
Kirstyn and family We are so sorry for the loss of ‘mumzy’. We all will miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We love you.
Lisa, Jimmy, Stefanie, Samantha, Cody, Mary Ann and Allie
Leslea, David & Jimmy,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was such a sweet lady who always brought sunshine with a smile. She will be missed.
Your family is in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We loved to hear her play the piano and sing on Sunday mornings with miss Betty. She will be truely missed.
Jimmy,Leslea and David
We are very sorry for your loss. Ms.B was a wonderful lady and we know she will be deeply missed. I’ve worked for a lot of people and I will always remember her as one of the very best bosses I ever had. During that time I also saw what a great mother and grandmother she was as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are sorry to for the loss of Linda, she was a very classy lady we will miss her greatly. Your family is in our prayers.
I am so sorry about the loss Linda was so dear to.All my thoughts and prays are with the family.She loved you dearly every time I talked with her she always brought up the family.
Ben Honeycutt
AE at Con-way Freight
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Linda was a very special person and will be greatly missed.
David and Family,
Please know how much your Mom meant to me growing up. She was personally responsible for my ‘growth’ years with biscuits and gravy and many Red Lobster dinners. She will always be remembered as someone who gave of herself to help others.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brad
LESLEA, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH
LOVE, JENNIFER& LEWCUS
To the family and friends I send my sincere condolences. Linda was a true friend who will be missed. God has surely received an angel.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for your healing and comfort in this sad time. Take comfort in knowing that God is there for you to take away the pain.
The Buckner Family
Leslie, Jim & David
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Mother, She will be greatly missed. She always had a smile and a kind word to every one. We will be praying for you all and hope that GOD will fill the big hole in your hearts.
With Love and Prayers
Bob and Carolyn Hill
David, Jimmy and Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be remembered with a smile. She is in a better place and not suffering any more.
Your family will be in our prayers. Jim
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Linda. We know you will miss her and so will the community -she has helped with so many community causes including the Hominy Valley Scholarship Fund.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Burns & Jackie Mann (Teague)
Linda’s presence will be missed not only at Burco, but throughout the entire area. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, and her large ‘extened’ one also. Truly a great lady, may her strength and smile carry you all through these times. Her mere presence made all of us better people.
Linda will be really missed, in around the community and our sunday school class will really miss her, God’s blessing’s be upon her family. Sincerely Frances Pitts
Sending special thoughts and prayers to all of Linda’s family and employees. I know how much she will be missed by all. She was a very special lady that I am happy to have had the opportunity to work for.
Jimmy,David & Leslea,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your family has always been special to the Blankenship ‘The Reds’ family and your mom will be greatly missed.
I attended high school with Linda and was saddened to learn of her death. She was a very sweet, caring friend to me during those years and I will always love her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
Linda was a big part of our graduating class and a friend through the years. I shed tears when I heard of her passing. We loved her as a friend and as a classmate. She truly was a wonderful person and I know your hearts are heavy. Just know how much she was loved and how we will truly miss her. I still hear her laughter and see her smile.
What a treasure to remember
Dear Family of Linda Burleson,
I went to school with Don at Sand Hill and Enka and Linda and I were cheerleaders together at Enka. She was always smiling and enthusiastic and a dear, sweet person. Cherish your memories and God bless each of you.
Kathy Petrucelli ‘TATA’
Memories are the legacy of love.
As a 1961 Classmate Linda made everyone smile. She will always be remembered.
Dear Jimmy, David, Leslea, and your families,
I loved Linda. She had a very special place in my heart and I have very fond memories of your mom that I hold dear. I’m so sorry for your loss but I have no doubt she is in a much better place today. I’m so glad I got to stop by and see her a couple of times this summer. I will miss her very much. I wish I could have been in NC for the services, but I had to be away in AR. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless you. Love to all – Janie ‘Sprousey’ Fullbright
Old Fort, NC & Ft. Smith, AR
Dear Jimmy, Leslea, David, and the Burco family,
I was so saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. Whenever I came to Burco to do the Eblen pumpkins, I could always count on Linda to be at her desk with a smile, and a friendly hello. She will be truly missed by the ‘Eblen family’, but always know how many lives she touched with her generosity and ongoing support of Eblen Charities. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jane
(Former Eblen employee)
Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a special person to Larry & me. Her special smile will always be remember.