Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Rufus Burrell Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Reginald, Fern and Toya Cheek, Sr.
January 30, 2009
Diane,
Our hearts saddened when we heard the announcement that your father had passed. Please know that you and your family are lifted in prayer each day. May you find that comfort, strength and hope that only God can give.
Arlene Randolph-Williams
January 26, 2009
Michelle,
The Jefferson Huguenot Wythe High School - Class of 1986, were saddened to hear of the passing of your grandfather. As your extended family, we are here for you and praying for you. He will be greatly missed by you but we hope your memories of him will be some comfort for you. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Jerry & Jocelyn Gadson (nephew & niece)
January 24, 2009
LO, Maria, & The Burrell Family
We are saddened by the loss of your father/husband/brother and share in your pain. We pray for your strength and peace and hope that happy memories of his life will bring you comfort. God Bless You.
Ava Yates
January 24, 2009
To LO & the Burrell Family,
I was very, very saddended to hear of the passing of your father & husband. As time goes on I know that God will heal all your pain and sorrow. You are very fortunate to have had Mr. Burrell in your lives for so many years, so hold onto all those fond and happy moments because God prepared that special place up above just for him and he's safe and resting in his heavenly arms. Know that my prayers are with you and your family and you will always be remembered as some of my dearest friends.
Take Care and God Bless!
Ava
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Cassandra(Sandy) Bullock(Kearney)
January 23, 2009
To Michelle & Family
God has a plan that sometime I know we just do not understand. I know it's hard to loose a special love one and that you feel your circle has been broken. Keep in mind and in your hearts that what your love one couldn't do here on earth, he can do up with our father in heaven. If either of you need anything, just call. Love Always
Beverly Ellerbe
January 23, 2009
To Diane Burrell
I am sorry to hear about the homegoing of a loved one. May your faith in God continue to comfort you and your family.
Darlene Moody-Bishop
January 23, 2009
To Diane and Family,please know that my prayers are with you and your family.If there is anything that i can do for you,please let me know.
Love you!!
Kathy Adkins
January 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Candy Starks
January 23, 2009
Diane and the Burrell Family,
My deepest sympathy to you in the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God won't put anything on you that you can't bare. Diane love you and keep your head!!!
Adrienne Jackson
January 23, 2009
Michelle and Brianna,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bon Secour LMC STAFF
January 23, 2009
Nadine,Tommy and the Burrell family we at Bon Secour LMC hold you in our hearts and prayers if there isanything we can do please do not hesitate Love the staff
KAREN CHAMPION
January 23, 2009
NADINE & TOMMY AND THE BURRELL FAMILY KEEP LOOKING UP BE STRONG MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF GREIF KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL LOVED KAREN TRENTON NJ
EVON GREEN
January 23, 2009
THOMAS/NADINE WE LOVEYOU BOTH AND PRAY FOR YOUR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING OF GOD'S WISDOM EVON/CURTIS GREEN
Cavin Callaham-Dunn
January 22, 2009
With Deepest Sympathy
From the family of the late Daisy Knight Dunn Collins of Woodsville and Robert James Dunn
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
January 23, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Armstrong High School Class of 1970
January 22, 2009
Diane,
May God's grace and mercy be with you and your family in your time of bereavement.
Kerri Thomas
January 22, 2009
TO: Mike & Boobie, Just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you, during this sad time, we will keep you in our prayers, and we pray that God will see you through, weeping may endure for a night, but joy come in the morning, your cousins Kerri & Tamara(Tee) Thomas
January 22, 2009
To Mrs. Pearl, Diane and Uncle Merle:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Pleasants' Ladies:
Gertrude, Karen & Theresita Pleasants-Lewis
Violet G. Miller
January 22, 2009
To Maria, Diane, and the entire Burrell family. You are in my prayers and know that you are not alone. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time. Memories of your loved one will sustain you in the days ahead. God's grace, mercy and peace be with you.
January 22, 2009
To Diane Burrell,
May your FAITH carry you through these difficult times and always remember how you cared for your father with LOVE and PATIENCE. Now comfort comes in knowing your guardian angel watches over you from HEAVEN.
Love you Sis,
Stephanie
J Jackson
January 22, 2009
Dear Mrs. Burrell , Diane, Lloyde, Willie and Thom:
I am very sorry to hear of your loved one passing. Its been a long time. I just saw Ann a few weeks ago, and I think I saw Willie in Radio Shack.
Take care of yourselves. In case you are wondering who I am just think of Billie & Ronnie and Jimmy.
Cathy Burch
January 22, 2009
To Pearl,Tommy,Diane & all of the Burrell family
I wish you comfort, the feeling that comes from knowing how much we care for you. I wish you hope & peace that comes from that inner strength that the Lord provides even in the deepest sadness & the calm that will come from trusting in God.
The footprints that Rufus left on my heart, I will carry with me. I think of his beautiful smile each time I would say..Tuck in that rump & stand up straight.." And that would be followed by that joyful "belly" laugh that just warmed my heart. May you find solace in knowing he touched the hearts of many and left a legacy of being a very "gentle man". Love to each of you...Cathy B.
Carolyn Jackson
January 22, 2009
Lo and Maria,
You are in my prays
Peggie Lowery
January 22, 2009
Kandy and Family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. May you find comfort from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" (John 14:1-3)
Darrell & Judi Borum
January 22, 2009
Dear Thomas, Nadine & The Entire Burrell Family,
~ God's Promise ~
God doesn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain.
But God does promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and a light for the way.
And for all who believe in His kingdom above, He answers their faith with everlasting love.
I hope that you feel the same peace that I feel about my mother's passing. We no longer have to be concerned about how she's going to be able to manage each day's challenges. She had Parkinson's disease and lived to be 89 years young. My mother died the same day as your father.
~Judi~
Love & Sympathy
Fran Mitchell
January 22, 2009
Diane and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Take care of yourself and know we are thinking of you and want you to know your CCWA family share with you in your time of loss as we know how good a daughter you are and how much you care for your mom and dad and how much you have and are there for them. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers now as always.
Fran
Troy & Ronald Billups
January 21, 2009
Thinking of You
Wishing you hope
in the midst of sorrow,
comfort in the midst of pain.
Kandy, Sweet Pea and Star
January 21, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
CHESTER & DELOIS HAZELWOOD
January 21, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Henrietta
January 21, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cheryl & Keith Dent
January 21, 2009
To Diane and the Burrell Family, Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of your dear love one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Edna Jenkins Chandler
January 20, 2009
To the Burrell family, it's so hard to put in words the way I feel about the passing of Mr. Rufus. He was like a father to me as well. In fact I called him daddy. He will be truly missed. My family and I will keep you all in our prayers.
Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor
January 20, 2009
On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.
Showing 1 - 33 of 33 results
115 East Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23222
Make a Donation
in Rufus Burrell's name
People and places connected with Rufus
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Rufus's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rufus Burrell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored