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Elaine Diane Burleson

elaine burleson

March 30, 1980 ~ January 5, 2026

Born in: Charlotte, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Elaine Diane Pokora Burleson, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Mission Hospital. She was born in Charlotte to David Pokora and his late wife, Rita Diane Pokora.

Among many things, Elaine loved going to the beach, movies, and cheering on the Chicago Bears. She also loved walking her dogs and would take them everywhere.

In addition to her father, Elaine is survived by her partner, Jeremi Milling; two children, Zoe and Trey Burleson; sister, Michelle Mayer (Dave); and many more loving family members. Her family will be greeting friends and family at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., Wednesday, January 7, at 11:00 a.m., with a cremation following the visitation.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.

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Visitation: January 7, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Zoe, Trey and family I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sending all my love and prayers to you all.

    RIP mama I love you, you will be missed dearly.

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  3. Zoe, Trey, and family, I am praying for you and am so sorry for your loss. Elaine was a beautiful person, who will be deeply missed. I love you Zoe~ all my prayers and love are always with you.♥️

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  4. Zoe, Trey, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. I met Elaine through work, but she quickly became a friend. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Your mother was so proud of you, and spoke of you both so very often. Thinking of you, and praying for peace and comfort in the days, weeks, and months ahead. With deepest sympathy, Brandy

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  5. I am so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. I worked with her for several years and she was just a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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  6. Jeremy, Zoe and Trey, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Elaine at work 11 years ago and she often spoke of Zoe and Trey. She was so proud of you both. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Elaine was such a sweet lady, always willing to help and a spitfire.

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  7. Jeremy, Trey and Zoe, I work with Elaine for 10 years at Genova Diagnostics. She was one of the first people I met. She was always willing to help and explain the job. She always had a smile on her face and a very warm heart. She talked about her children all the time. You could tell she loved you very much. You are all in my prayers, may the Lord comfort you as you walk through this process of mourning.

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  8. Zoe,Trey,and Jasmine, Jeremy I hope you all know if you need anything to reach out. Elaine was my best friend. Devastated is a understatement. She always talked about all 4 of you and how much she loved her family.

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  9. I worked with Elaine the entire time she was with Genova. She was not only a co-worker but also a friend. I will miss our weekly talks about the happenings at the beach, where i now reside. She always talked about moving here. She can now be at the beach anytime. Elaine i will miss you my friend. My deepest condolences to Cloe , Trey and Jeremy.

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  10. I met Elaine through work. She was very welcoming and helped me learn in so many ways. She will be missed. Zoe, Trey, family and friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  11. I knew Elaine through work, she always made me laugh when we talked. My condolences to the family, she will certainly be missed.

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  12. Zoe, Trey and family my heart breaks for you all. Elaine was a beautiful person, and her light shined bright to those she met. I was fortunate to meet her through work, where she taught me so much but soon learned we shared common friends from our high school days. Elaine and I would swap stories about my daughter and Trey as they were the same age and going through their firsts like getting permits and licenses, graduation, and jobs. She would tell me the great plans Zoe had, and I remember helping her pick out your Espresso machine for Christmas. We were often talking about just getting a beach shack or a camper and being beach bums. She thought Tyson and Lola would be great pals with my Poopsie. You all were stars her life, and she loved you so much. Elaine was special person and is greatly missed. Sending you my hugs and prayers and condolences.

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  13. I met Elaine through work at Genova. From the first day we met she was always so kind and always willing to help. She will be great missed. Prayers for you all, Zoey, Trey & Jeremy.

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  14. We are so sorry for your loss Lena will truly be missed You will never find a friend like her.She would help you anytime when you called her All our sympathy goes to all the Family and Jeryome.

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