Naomi Margaret Brown Burton

naomi burton

May 17, 1941 ~ January 22, 2021

Born in: Yancey Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Naomi Margaret Brown Burton went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, January 22, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Moalt Burton, and her father, Lloyd George Brown Sr., and mother Kirby Ray Whitaker, a grandmother Grace Ray, as well as a brother and sister Leroy Brown and Donna Brown Lewis. She was born in Yancey County on May 17, 1941.

Left to cherish her memory are her four sons and their wives, Eddie and Donna, Ricky and Denise, Joel and Amy, and Andy and Lauri. She was the best Mamaw ever to Jessica & Jesse, Becca, Rachel & Abraham, Brynn, Heather & Nathan, Alex, Bailey, Caleb, Ezekiel, Isaac, Ali, Zachariah, Tyler, Ysabella, Savannah, Abigail, and Elijah. Also her two brothers, Lloyd George Brown Jr. and Larry Dean Brown.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 26, at 1:00 p.m., at God’s Way Baptist Church, 943 Warren Wilson Rd. The family will gather at the church an hour before the funeral. Burial will be at the Grassy Branch Baptist Church cemetery.

Mrs. Burton will lie in repose on Monday, January 25, 2021 from 12:00 to 5:00PM at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Bibles be placed through Gideon’s International.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Burton, Isaac Burton, Mike Kazulen, Nathan Mclaren, Abraham Wydner, Matthew Burton. Naomi’s final wish for her friends and family is that they receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior!

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.

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For those who wish to pay their respects: January 25, 2021 12:00 pm - May 13, 2025 5:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Funeral Service: January 26, 2021 1:00 pm

God's Way Baptist Church
943 Warren Wilson Road
Asheville, NC 28805
686-4888

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  2. Naomi was always a light in my life.I’ve known her for about 60 years and she was always a witness for the Lord Jesus. She always showed His love. And how she loved those grandbabies. She will be missed,but heaven is a richer place because of her smile. Her sons reflect the raising they got at her and Ed’s hands and I’m proud to know them too. May God comfort you, the whole family. How blessed you were.

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  3. Our thoughts are prayer are with all of you during this difficult time. “Mamaw” Naomi was a blessing to all that knew her.

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  7. Prayers for this precious family during this difficult time. Naomi was a true light in our lives. Our lives are better for having known her. God Bless you all

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  8. Naomi was a shining example of a Christian. I have known her all my life and saw how she lived her life. I went to Grassy Branch Missionary Baptist Church with her and she was my neighbor. Her children are an example of her guidance and the way she lived her life. She is with Ed and singing with the angels. I am going to miss seeing her posts and pictures of her grandchildren on Facebook. We lost a good one.

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  9. It was my honor to have known Naomi. A beautiful Christian lady! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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  11. Naomi and Ed trusted me when I was just a young teen to babysit there boys. She was such a joy to be around and you could tell just by being in her presence that she was a friend to her Lord and Savior ,,Jesus Christ. I have many good memories of her….but I will see her and Ed again someday…

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  13. Sissy made me feel welcome into the Ray family from the first moment I met her. I always loved visiting her and Ed’s lovely home with wonderfully prepared food, loving family and even a craft or two she and I would do. Naomi was an angel on earth to so many and will be truly missed. The streets of gold got a little brighter I’m sure when she entered those gates. We will always love you Sissy!

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  15. Jim and I have been honored to know Mrs. Naomi💞 she was a true saint and we loved her… so sorry for your loss.

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  16. I have known and loved Naomi nearly all of my 73 years. She and Ed was such a guiding light to me growing up at Grassy Branch Church. I was later blessed to come on Sunday evenings after leaving my church family to slip in to worship with them at the church pastored by their son Joel. My deepest prayers to all her sons, entire family and I know I shall rejoice with her , Ed and all our loved ones soon. May we rejoice that she is Home where she longed to be forevermore.

    Mary Stephenson Taylor

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  17. Les and I have fond memories of Naomi at Grassy Branch Baptist Church. We appreciate all she did especially her work with the Junior Boys. Jason and two his children, Les and I recently visited with Naomi. It was great to reconnect !

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  18. Eddie, Donna and family so sorry to read this post. My thoughts and prayers are with the Burton Family!!!

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  19. Your heart was enourmous and I thank you for sharing a piece of it with my family. I love you Sissy.
    Rest well thy good and faithful servant.

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  20. This wonderful lady will be sorely missed by us. Such a light in this sinful world that we live in. I am a better person by knowing this Godly woman. She has meant a lot to everyone that has known her. God picked another flower in His garden. Love you Na. See you in a while

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  21. My special friend. I remember when we worked together on that assembly line.
    We laughed and time passed fast at the end of the day we hugged. I love you sweet friend.

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  25. It is a hard time but remember Joy cometh in the morning. Our prayer for the family is that God will comfort you as only He can.

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  27. Naomi left an everlasting impression on our hearts and we will miss her dearly. Her faith was strong and she lived by it each day she not only talked it but she walked it as well. Remembering you all in our thoughts and prayers.

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  28. We will surely miss our sister Naomi.She and her family and brother Ed were the salt of the earth and we are so honored to know them both.Naomi a great Saint of God and a teacher in church and out of church.Sorry for your loss and everyone that knew her has lost a great one.Prayers for all of you.

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  29. We just read about Naomi’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss! She was an amazing woman. Always the same, loving the Lord with her whole being. We are rejoicing for her homecoming❤️
    Doug and Tammy McDevitt

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  30. We loved Aunt Naomi so very much. She was a truly remarkable, kind, loving, Christian woman. She was an inspiration and cherished family.. We’ll miss her so much.

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