May you find peace in the memories of your mother, Sheri, and in knowing that she is safe in the arms of our Lord,
Barbara Jean Burrell
Barbara Jean Burrell
February 21, 1936 ~ June 10, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Barbara Jean Austin Burrell, 80, of Asheville, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at Universal Health Care Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Henry Allen Heinzerling, Jr., and Grace Heinzerling. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Burrell, and great-grandson, Silas Burrell.
Mrs. Burrell is survived by her sons, Russell Burrell and wife Vickie, and Bryan Burrell and wife Margaret; grandchildren, Jessica Burrell (Ian), Brittany Bigham (Marshall), Patrick Connelly (Josh), and David Burrell (Alyssa); and great-grandchildren, Addison Bigham and Mason Burrell.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or food, memorials may be made to Universal Health Care Center, 86 Old Airport Rd., Fletcher, NC 28732, or to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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March 14, 1940 ~ February 27, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Barbara Jean Burrell, 71, of Asheville, went home to be with our Lord Monday, February 27, 2012, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
Jean was born in Asheville and was the daughter of the late Herman and Julia Fisher Robinson.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Wayne G. Burrell; son Ricky Burrell and wife Debra; daughter Sheri Bakken and husband Steve; son Shane Burrell; 11 grandchildren including Derrick and wife Adrienne with two great-grandchildren.
Jean was a graduate of Mt. Holly High, and she attended Belmont High and A.C. Reynolds High. She worked for CP Clare, Steelcase, Square D, and Goodwill.
She is remembered for her generosity and kindness to others and being the sunshine in our lives. We will miss her deeply.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday March 5 in the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Snyder officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses, in c/o Groce Funeral Home.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you family.
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I am very sad to loose my Aunt Jean. She was a beautiful lady and I will always have fond memories of her. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.
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Our family is saddened to hear of your loss. Jean was a wonderful and caring woman who touched so many lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family.
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Heaven is a little sweeter. I loved jean, as did everyone who knew her. She will be missed, by us all. Penny
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We wish we could be there. You all are in our prayers. Jean was a wonderfully sweet lady. We will all miss her. We know shes in the Lords arms now, sharing her kindness.
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DEAR FAMILY, I CONSIDERED IT AN HONOR TO BE JEAN’S FRIEND. SHE WAS LIKE FAMILY, ALL OF YOU ARE. I WILL MISS HER SMILE, LAUGH AND HUGS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. WE WILL BE UNITED WITH JEAN AGAIN. LOVE DAVID AND JULIE KINDLEY
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To the Family of Jean Burrell:
We were in class with Jean before
she went to Mt. Holly to graduate.
We are truly sorry to hear this news. We want to offer our
prayers and condolences to you and your family.Class of BHS 1958
Ann Ewing Class Representative
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Wayne my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jean was an angel. She has touched me in many ways, working with you and her through the years has left many great memories.
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It was a honor to know and love Jean and she will be missed and remembered always. The memories we share of her are filled with her beautiful smile and kindness she always showed everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jimmy, Molly & family
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So sorry to hear of Jean passing. I worked at Square D for many years with both Jean and Wayne and will always remember her great smile, shy manner and how you could tell she and Wayne were very much in love. Sorry for your loss Wayne.
Steve Wilson -
Sheri,
I’m so sorry for this loss in your life. I can see by just looking at the photo of your parents that your mom has a beautiful spirit. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you,
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Sherri and family,
Please know that all of you are in my prayers.
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God bless Jean and the family . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Jean was a very special lady and always had a beautiful smile.She was a wonderful neighbor and was there for anyone who needed her. I remember the big pot of chili she brought my family after the funeral of my husband. It was a cold February day. She will be missed.
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We are so sorry for your loss, Jean was such a fine lady. She always had a sweet smile and a kind word.
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Words cannot express my sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that, by believing in Him, we will be reunited with our loved ones in the Kingdom of Heaven. What a glorious day it will be! Love you all. God’s speed…
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We are so sorry to hear of Jeans passing. Our prayers are with you.
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Sorry for your loss.
Sharon Moore
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Wayne & Jeans Family We were deeply to hear about Jean. I will always think and cherish the good times we had togather Jean, Rena Young and myself. We all ran around togather in school. She seem to enjoy coming to my house and she liked my mother and mother liked her her mother died when she was young. She would say how lucky I had a mother like that. I lost my mother and father less than 14 months of each other. Our prayers are with you all. Gods word says that he opposes the proud but give grace to the humble. May the same grace comfor you and Jeans family during this time and always. She will be greatly missed and just when I found her again within the last few years I lost her but remember she is in a better place and isn’t in amy pain. God bless and keep in touch Love you all Jeans friend Tommy Gay & Harold Hendix 118 Bryant Street Belmont N C 28012 704-825-1942 Prayer Peace Love Tommy Gay
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My deepest sympathy to the Burrell family. I have known Jean for many years. I worked with her at Steelcase and talked to her quite often at Goodwill. She was a sweet, kind lady with a wonderful smile. She will be greatly missed.
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Wayne, we both are saddened to hear of Jean’s passing. She was an Angel on earth and has to be a special Angel in Heaven now. We remember meeting the both of you at CP Clare. That is when we discovered how special Jean was and you! Jean is no longer in pain or suffering, she has a new body. May the Grace of God be with your entire family during this time of saddness. I remember the last time I saw Jean and the joy in her heart and that smile she always had on her face, she did not want you to grieve for her but to rejoice. That is hard to do! You are in our prayers and in our heart. Peace be with you.
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Dear Wayne and family, So very sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. You and she were always two of my favorite people at Steelcase. You shared a unique and special bond with one another. I know you are hurting terribly and my heart goes out to you. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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WAYNE I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JEAN’S PASSING. I DIDN’T KNOW OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE. JEAN WAS A REALLY SWEET
LADY.I HAVE ENJOYED KNOWING YOU BOTH.
iKNOW ALL TO WELL HOW MUCH PAIN YOUR IN. SINCE IT WAS ONLY DEC 15 THAT I LOST MY HUSBAND. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.LOVE IN JESUS,
NORMA TURNER
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We will miss Jean so much. She was a friend and neighbor for over 30 years. We raised our kids together helped each other in more ways than we can count. Our memories are of fun and laughs together. Rest well friend.
Sorry for your loss I’m gonna miss herso much luv you all
So sorry to hear about Mama Jeans passing. She is smiling today because she has been reunited with the love of her life. Prayers are going up for peace today and in the days to come. Luv u all
We’ll always remember Jean because she was part of our family. She has had a few bad years due to her health, and I know what that’s like. However she courageously went on from day to day, even tho sometimes I’m sure she wanted to go on home. Rusty and Vicky, you saw to her every need and she loved you. Prayers are that God will give you peace and comfort knowing she asleep in Jesus.
Fly high sweetie. You will be missed at work! ♡
Bryan and Rusty, I am so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. I smiled when I saw her picture because that’s what she always had for me, a big smile. We had some good laughs and I always knew her as my friend no matter how long it was in between times we saw each other. She loved you and your families so much and was very proud of you both. Prayers for your family as you go into this tough time. She will always be remembered by me. Love to you all ❤️
I loved this woman. Sorry for your loss.