Leona Hunter Burrell
October 2, 1927 ~ July 31, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Leona Hunter Burrell, 88, of Asheville, passed peacefully and went to meet the loves of her life, her Lord and Glenn, on Sunday, July 31, 2016.
A native of Haywood Co., NC, she was a daughter of the late Jarvis and Katherine Connor Hunter. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Glenn Edward Burrell, in December 2015, and by five sisters.
Mrs. Burrell was a graduate of Sand Hill High School, and worked for American Enka for 43 years. She was also a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sisters, Viola Hunter and Voneta Mae Stillwell; brother Douglas O. Hunter; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Burrell will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Starnes Cove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charlie Sams officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Starnes Cove Baptist Church, 149 Starnes Cove Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Amber – I love Glenn and Leona so much. Know that I’m thinking of you and their family. My mother is in the hospital so I won’t be able to be there but my prayers are with all of you
Leona’s Family: Leona was one of my favorite people at church. She was a friend to everyone and always had a smile on her face. She is rejoicing in Heaven with her sweet Glenn now. May God bless the caregivers; you took good care of Leona. The video portrays the love she was given. Cherish your memories until you meet again.
Leona was a wonderful lady. Glenn was her life and she was his. I am glad that they are together again. God bless her family for taking such good care of her after his death. I will miss Leona and always remember her saying the Lord won’t put more on you than you can bear. Truer words are never spoken. I love you Leona. Your friend and hairdresser. Martha