Brittany Nicole Burnette

1988 - 2013

Brittany Nicole Burnette obituary, 1988-2013, MARION, NC

BORN

1988

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Kirksey Funeral Home

406 Lenoir Road

Morganton, North Carolina

Brittany Burnette Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2013.

Brittany Nicole Burnette, 24, of Marion, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born on December 18, 1988 in McDowell County, she is the daughter of Barbara Nell Burnette Smith.
Brittany was a very special child who was loved by everyone and loved everybody. She was known by her "smile" and her love for life.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Gilmer "Red" Burnette and her very special great-grandfather, Joe Wiseman. Brittany is survived by her mother, Barbara Nell Burnette Smith of WV; sisters, Samantha Burnette and Tiffany Burnett, both of Marion; brother, Waylon Smith of WV; very special maternal grandparents "Mamaw & Papa", Ronnie and Kathy Haney of Marion; two nephews, Elijah and Bryson Smith; special aunts, Brenda Jennings of Glenville, NC and Patti Mahan of Marion; several other special aunts and uncles; great-aunt, Clara Biddix of Marion; and a number of cousins.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 in the McCall Memorial Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will follow the service at Hicks Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to the Burnette family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com.

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March 31, 2013

Carol Lane

"Kathy and family , I am so sorry for the loss of Brittany. Even though It has been years since I've been in N.C. I will never forget her excitement, joy and happiness that poured out through her smile. I saw the same in your eyes Kathy, when you looked at her. Brittany was so loved. Now heaven has another light shinning bright"

March 19, 2013

lisa snyder

So sorry to hear this news HEAVEN just gained another angel

March 18, 2013

Grace Thomas

Kathy and family I am so sorry to hear about Brittany. She was a very special young lady and I really enjoyed her in my class at West Marion. I know that she will be missed by you and everyone else. Heaven just needed another special angel. You are in my thoughts and prayers and remember I love you call me at West Marion if you need anything.

March 17, 2013

Hope McClellan

I was so sad to read of Brittanys passing. She was such a blessing and I know you will miss her so much! Heaven has gained a wonderful soul. You and the faimly will be in my prayers!
Hope McClellan & Katie Hall

March 16, 2013

Becky Gorecki

Kathy, I just read my post about Brittany showing me she was having chicken for dinner by using her arms. I did not put my name on my post, sorry.

March 15, 2013

Ric Smith

Kathy and Family- I am so sorry for the loss of Brittany. She was such a precious soul. May our God be with you and give you grace and strength now and in the days ahead...

March 15, 2013

Susie Roberts

March 15, 2013

Kenneth Huskins

I remember how much she loved Kenneth. He told me signed the word "preacher" to him when she learned to sign. I remember that smile. She is well at last. She's probably sitting on Papa Joe's lap. Donna and Kenneth Huskins Spruce Pine NC

March 15, 2013

Tiffany Burnette

Posted by Tiffany Burnette

March 15, 2013

Donald Brown

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

March 15, 2013

Wanda Cerminaro

Kathy, I can,t find the words to say, I'm so sorry, I can't imagine how you are coping. I know first hand how special this child was (like mine). Trust in Jesus and his precious peace. Adrienne has been very sad, she loved Brittany.

Love,
Wanda Cerminaro (Adrienne's mom)

March 15, 2013

Brandy Blankenship

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Brandy and Theresa Blankenship, Lenoir, N.C.

March 15, 2013

Kathy and family, I will always remember Brittany. My fondest memory is when she was learning sign language and she told me she having chicken for dinner by moving her arms up and down!God Bless each of you as you go through the coming days.

March 15, 2013

Tamora Cook

I am so sorry for your loss. Brittany was such a blessing to so many people. May God give you strength during this time.

March 15, 2013

Kenny&Marylou Norman

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.God bless you with peace and comfort.

March 15, 2013

Michelle Yauger

So sorry for the loss of such a special person. May the Lord give the family comfort and strength through this time of sorry!!!

March 14, 2013

carrie atkins

With all our love and prayer to all the family from the Atkins family Brittany was a dear neighbor and loved laughter and her smile touched many hearts around her and she always wanted my husbands ball cap and she smiled and blushed she was a sweet girl. I loved her dearly and will miss her greatly. Love Carrie Atkins family

March 14, 2013

To the family and Brittany....Thank the good lord above that my sister BRITTANY is at rest in heaven with her dear loved family members that has been waitin on her! She is a gift from god that will always be in every ones heart always and forever! Brittany i love you and you will always be with me day in day out!! Give my daddy much love from me and the grandsons....Much love to you brittany nicole burnette and to the all the family!! Go Rest high:)) Much love your lil sister Tiffany Burnette

March 14, 2013

thinking of you and the family. Keeping you in my prayers. I will not be able to be there saturday I have to work. May GOD bless you always .. Love Judy wiseman Ollis..

March 14, 2013

Thinking of you all . My prayers are with you. Sorry I want be able to be there I have to work Saturday. Love you all. May GOD Bless.

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