Lillian Ruth Buchanan Burleson, 85, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023 at Trinity Ridge following a period of declining health.
Lillian was born on June 22, 1937 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Lynn and Hattie McClurd Buchanan. She was a homemaker for many years, a seamstress and provided care as a home health aide.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George Burleson; son, Barry Burleson; brothers, Millard Buchanan, Ralph Buchanan, Tarp Buchanan, Bruce Buchanan, Henry Buchanan, Denver Buchanan, Robert Buchanan; sisters, Maggie Butler, Edna Gilliland and Gail Wise.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Joan Burleson and Lisa Wright; sons, Russell Burleson, Benjamin Burleson and wife Rita; grandsons, Jake and Zeb Wright, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Eddie Wise for the compassionate care given to Lillian.
Funeral services for Lillian will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Abee’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Land officiating. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Bakersville, NC.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 8, 2023, from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at Abee’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Abee’s Chapel Baptist Church, 4229 Mineral Springs Mountain Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family.
I met Lillian while she was at Trinity Ridge and loved being able to talk to her. She seemed liked a very kind lady who deeply loved her family. She talked about them constantly and her love of children. She missed seeing them so much while she was there and longed to go back home.
I am so sorry, my thoughts are sent to all that are grieving her loss.