Leota Elizabeth Burnette
October 27, 1936 ~ April 6, 2013
Resided in:
Black Mountain, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Leota Elizabeth Burnette, 76, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
Leota was the daughter of Fred D. and Thena Brown Ballard. She was born in Transylvania County and was self-employed. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Chuck Burnette, brother, James Daniel Ballard and sister, Fredrice Manning.
Survivors include 1 daughter, Wanda Clemmons of Black Mountain; granddaughter, Rose Moore and her husband, Jim; 3 great grandchildren, Michael, Jessica and Brandon; 2 brothers, Joseph Earl Ballard and Fred David Ballard both of Asheville; 3 sisters, Juanita Moeller of Candler, Betty Blankenship and Martha Warren and her husband William all of Asheville.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel in Black Mountain with burial to follow. Rev. Randy Stone will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 P.M. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.
Donations may be made to the family to help with funeral costs.
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I am so sorry to hear of this. Ruth let me know. My prayers are with all of you. Nancy
I am so sorry to hear of Leota’s passing. I hope all of you know I love you and you have my deepest sympathy.
Betty, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. You and your family are in our prayers.
Juanita I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister and Jason of your aunt. I send love, peace and healing to your entire family. May you all be uplifted.
We are so sorry for the loss of Leota. Our thoughts and prayers are
with each of you.
Jr. & Jeanette Woody
Jim and I are very sorry for the passing of Leota. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Judy Burrell
Our family has lost a dear loved one. She will be sadly missed. Our prayers go out to you.
Alan & Mary Knighten