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Allyson Burrill, 21, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, after a short illness. Allyson fulfilled her life's purpose and was called by God to her heavenly home. She was an Air Force ROTC cadet in her Junior year at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She held several leadership roles in her ROTC unit and was recognized as Cadet of the Year. The Air Force recognizing her potential, also selected her for pilot training after graduation and commissioning. Her lifelong goal was to serve her country and fly for the Air Force.
She is preceded in death by her twin sister, Danielle Burrill; her grandfather, Samuel Bruce; and her great grandmother, Helen Burrrill.
Survivors include her mother, Wendy Bruce of Hinesville, father and stepmother, William and Debra Burrill of Albertville, AL; a sister, 1LT Samantha Burrill of Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio; a brother, William Burrill II of Albertville, AL; loving maternal grandmother, Jeanne Bruce of Hinesville; special aunt and uncle, Joelle and Gary Garlow of North Carolina; uncle and aunt, Charles and Sudie Bruce of Coupland, TX; paternal grandfather, Owen F. Burrill of Avon, Ohio; paternal grandmother Margaret Aten; paternal aunt and uncle, Roberta and Norman Seidel of Guntersville, AL; great-aunt, Linda Burrill of New Jersey; great uncle Alan Burrill; and many cousins and loved friends.
Visitation will be from 5-8 on Wednesday, June 5 2013 at Carter Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1100 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Gum Branch Baptist Church with Rev David Daus officiating followed by burial in the Gum Branch Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Allyson Burrill Memorial Fund, account number 41976796, at the Heritage Bank PO Box 1009 Hinesville, GA 31313.
Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Party hard this year - make sure grandma and grandpa are dancing ! Love you and miss you so much. LYMB, AJ and UG
Joelle Garlow
Family
May 26, 2021
Happy Birthday to you Missing you something fierce! But you have grandma with you now. And you know she could throw a good birthday party. LYMB, AJ and UG
Joelle Garlow
Family
May 26, 2020
I know you were waiting for Grandma when she arrived. I also know that there was a huge hug fest going on! I hope you all had a great time with Grandmas first heavenly birthday. Missing all of you! LYMB. AJ and UG
Joelle Garlow
Family
February 29, 2020
Happy birthday girl, I am so glad you are able to spend your special day with Dani by your side. I was going through photos the other day and came across the photos from the bonfire. The good old days. Enjoy your special day. ❤
Kayko
May 28, 2019
Happy 27th Birthday. Miss you so much! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
AJ and UG
Family
May 27, 2019
Happy belated birthday Ally! I know you and Dani both enjoyed celebrating it with one another. I miss you!
Kayko
May 28, 2018
Missing you on your 26th birthday. Sending lots of love to you in heaven.
Joelle Garlow
Family
May 27, 2018
Thinking of you today! LYMB!!!!!
AJ & UG
June 2, 2017
Happy Birthday, girlie. Know you will be celebrating with Dani. Miss you more than words can say. LYMB, AJ and UG
Joelle Garlow
May 26, 2015
Merry Christmas sweetie! Hope you and Dani have a wonderful Christmas with Jesus! Can't wait until we are together again. LYMB, AJ & UG
December 12, 2014
Happy birthday Allyson!!!! I know you'll have a wonderful birthday being able to spend your birthday with Dani! You're always missed and loved!!!
Kayko Thompson
May 29, 2014
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl. I cannot believe it has been a year since I hugged you and saw you last. You are never far from my thoughts. Miss you still.....Love you always to the moon and back!! LYMB AJ
Joelle Garlow
May 27, 2014
Ally,
I was going through the photos we got for the slide shows we made and one was of you in church. I remember I had to pee so bad during service and I told you but I didn't want to interrupt the service by getting up and walking and here you are next to me reaching for your water of bottle and slowly drinking it and didn't realize until after you drank what I just said as we both just laughed quietly...lol.
Kayko Thompson
August 27, 2013
Wendy and Joelle,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting both of the twins at a cookout and the offered a puppy to one of my co-workers. That was the first time that I saw him at a loss for words. Both young ladies are very much missed.
James Delisi
August 22, 2013
Ally,
I think of you every day. I wake up and the pain of losing you is fresh and real. I just finished Organic Chemistry II and it was so hard, but Ally I fought for us both. It was hard walking into class the very first day and not seeing you there. We were suppose to tackle this together and in a way we did. Every time I would feel defeated I would think of you and it motivated me to continue to do my best. Ally, you will always be my motivation. Losing you made me realize I was not giving it my all in life. So, in honor of you Allyson Burrill I will always give 110% in everything I do. I miss you so much Ally. You were the brightest light in my world.
Arieana Van Allen
August 2, 2013
Ally, vacation at the beach this year was just not the same without our games of water football and surfing the shoreline. We missed you and thougth of you often and we even raised a glass in your honor on July 2nd. I miss you beyond words. Love you always. I know you are enjoying being with Dani again and I know whe is enjoying having you there with her. I will see you again one day my friend!
Lisa Steffes
July 8, 2013
Kayko Smith
July 8, 2013
Ally,
So I was going the Fourth of July photos from a few years ago and all the memories just rushing back. How we did slip and slide in your back yard and I got extremely soaked and we had to find clothes that would fit me. I loved how when we were doing the fireworks at time we got so worried it was either going to catch the forest on fire or the electric pole...lol. I miss you so much and I'll always love you! Keep having a blast and pulling pranks in Heaven. <3
Kayko Thompson
July 7, 2013
I was going through my Facebook timeline and I came across Allyson's surprise party and how we played Ninja and ending up having a cake war in the backyard. I miss how every time you had a bonfire it we would just talk and hang out for hours. Our little marshmallow people who ended up getting burnt because we left them over the fire for so long. I miss ya and Dani so much and I love both y'all <3.
Kayko Thompson
July 4, 2013
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My gator I just heard the news today and I'm heartbroken all over again. Miss Wendy your girls were the light in my day when they would come in for their braces. I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been crying for about two hours now and i am defeated in words enough to show how much your girls meant to me. Ally, you have been reunited with Dani once again in heaven with our father. I will always remember you and Dani and ill keep you in my heart forever.
Theresa Brennan
June 21, 2013
Allyson,
When I got the news, I was heartbroken. I thought of how many people who loved you. Especially my brother, Andreux, and my Cousin, Brandon, of course. But the most intense feeling I had was thinking of your mother. I can't even begin to imagine how this must feel for her. You and dani were both such great, godly women and I don't understand why God would take you two. But I do know that while you were both here on earth, you left a tremendous impact on many people. You are very loved and extremely missed. Your family is in my prayers. I know God, as well as Dani, has rejoiced in you coming home.
Anjelika Evans-Martinez
June 21, 2013
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Ally, you were a great wingman during our time at JFTC and I'll never forget the bond we shared. I was so proud of you when I found out you got a pilot slot - but definitely not surprised! Your ambitious attitude and hard working nature were easy to see during Field Training.
It's so frustrating, not knowing why you had to go so soon. But I pray for peace for myself and your family, and rejoice in the fact that we all had a chance to know you.
Have fun in the wild blue yonder for me. <3
Jessica McKibben
June 20, 2013
Megan Bruce
June 20, 2013
Ally Gator!(: I love you big sis! Help me through high school, played soccer for years together. Finally went to world changers together (: gotta say you were right it is heart touching. This week coming up is world changers were going to Covington LA. I know you'll be watching over me and I can see you laughing at me if I get hurt saying " you'll be fine, stop being a girl" lol (: I love and miss you so much!
Ashley Mercer
June 19, 2013
Ally, You have your wings and flying high. We love and miss you very much. Love Aunt Moira and family
June 19, 2013
Ally,
I'm sorry it took me this long to write, it still hasn't hit me yet...it just feels like a dream, but I'm truly happy to know that you and Dani are now together as one, now you don't have to miss her anymore. :) I know that we grew apart, but I'm glad to know that our friendship continued to grow. I honestly cherished and will continue to cherish our memories that we shared from soccer, Bon fires, military ball, hanging out, and so much more and even when we were younger. I remember celebrating your birthday and Dani's birthday bowling. I miss you dearly and I was excited that you were one of my bridesmaids even though the wedding hasn't happened. We are planning on having it this year, but you will still be part of it. I know you made a huge impact on people just like Dani and I know both of you will continue to be loved and never forgotten. I know I will never forget you. I love and miss you Ally, but I'm truly happy for you and Dani and your grandpa to be reunited.
Kayko Thompson
June 19, 2013
Ally, my bestie. Who is beautiful, kind, loving, sweet, nurturing, and an amazing one of a kind friend. There aren't words to say how much I love you and will miss you.. So I wont spill my heart out onto a page. All you need to know and anyone else, like I read to you in my poem..
Only a little while before I have to say goodbye,
but really not goodbye at all
Our memories are In my heart
and always where they'll lie
"My grandma is watching over you,
like I asked her too
she knows you love to cook,
as she has so many recipes an is pleased to meet you.
So much I wish to say and how I love you,
Only time isn't nearly long enough
There is only one way to show you
Look deep into my heart, right there, that's all just for you."
I love you so much and miss you with every heartbeat that passes. I know you are not gone forever and you will even sneak down to visit.
Love You With All My Heart
Your Bestest Friend in the Universe,
Brandi Lynn Huerd
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Mom
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Wendy
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My prayers are with your family and friends.
Natasha Grimsley
June 19, 2013
Ally was a HUGE part of my high school years and we had so many awesome memories together- SOCCER, Prom, GBBC Youth Group, and so many more!! I wish you were here so I could tell you how much of an impact you had on my life and how great you made my high school years. I wish I would have talked to you more than just checking up on you on Facebook. I miss you girl, but I know you are in a way better place and having so much fun catching up with Dani. I love you!
Ms. Wendy, I'm just down the road if you need anything and I hope you enjoy the pictures that I have posted in the photo gallery. I love you.
Sarah Ballance
June 19, 2013
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God bless you, Wendy and hold you in your time of loss.
Jason Andrews
June 19, 2013
My condolences to the family. She spent a lot of time with our family the past few years and she will be missed! Very sad....
Becky Roberts
June 19, 2013
This was an awesome young lady that I loved like my own, I will miss her greatly but I know I will see her again. I have been blessed just to have spent the time with her that God allowed, and for that I am grateful. My prayers will always be with you.
Alan Preble
June 19, 2013
I remember when the Girls were born like it was yesterday.... Words fail me.... My heart and love are there with Y'all !!
Brenda
June 19, 2013
Lisa Steffes
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Wendy Bruce
June 18, 2013
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Sam,
I'm heartbroken for your loss and mourn with you. You loved Ally dearly and you were so proud of her. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Audie Murphy
June 12, 2013
I thank you for everything you taught me while in AFROTC you are such a great person and yes you will be truly missed. Everybody please keep your head up, she was a a great person and great friend as well. :pve you, R.I.P god is watching over her now and she is watching over us as well.
Rachel A
June 8, 2013
Wendy, My heart goes out to you again in this very painful and heartbreaking time for you. May God give you the strength to go on day by day and keep His loving arms wrapped around you.
Margie DeLoach Love
June 7, 2013
Joelle Garlow
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Joelle Garlow
June 7, 2013
Such an amazing, bright, wonderful young lady! Cadet Burrill was by far one of the hardest working, most dedicated individuals in AFROTC. I was truly looking forward to serving with you. God Bless you sweetie and I can not wait to meet up with you again one day. *Rest In Peace* beautiful girl! XOXO Much love to you and your family. You all are in my daily prayers...
Miranda Richardson
June 7, 2013
Living across the street one house over for so many years from her grandmother, I saw the girls come and go just about everyday. My heart breaks for you Wendy as I told you out front the other night. I am so sorry for your loss. God must have had a plan for your girls. Be strong for them now. Their memories will always be with you. Though I was never close to you all, I still feel a neighborly bond and your grief at this time.
Janice Mattson
June 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ally.
The Nunan's
June 6, 2013
Allyson was an awesome individual and had a great personality, I got the pleasure to havw her as a class mate in a couple of our Criminal Justice Clases at UNCP. God bless and we will see you again one day in heaven
Brandon Dale
June 6, 2013
Lt Burrill,
I am so sorry for your loss. I send my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Chief Entler
June 6, 2013
Such a sweet young lady! I will all was treasure the privilege of knowing both girls as 7 th graders...RIH!
Mary Lee
June 5, 2013
Ally, you were such an awesome person. :) I will never forget all of the wonderful memories I had with you since we met in 6th grade. I can't believe that you were taken from us so early, but I know that you are an angel in heaven!!! I hope you and Dani enjoy seeing each other again. You both will be missed like crazy!!!
Dianna Jimenez
June 5, 2013
This was a great young lady, Was in most of my chemistry classes at UNCP,was always nice, and friendly. She will be missed.
Matt Bowen
June 5, 2013
This is so unbelievable. Thanks for always extending a smile, laugh, & words of encouragement. All of which I will miss as well as your jokes. You were an great friend as well as extraordinary person. You will never be forgotten.
To the Burrill family, I send my deepest condolences.
LaShana Debraux
June 5, 2013
My Heart Goes Out To This Family....Praying For You All
June 5, 2013
My Heart Goes Out toThis Family ,,,Sending Prayers your Way
June 5, 2013
I am at lost for words. Allie was a friend of my daughters at Pembroke. My daughter is visually Impaired and started college last year, a few weeks into college Ashley called me and told me that she made a friend and her name was Allie, Allie took time out with her, got her started going to Star bucks, called her all the time, they done a lot of stuff together. Allie was there for her, and I could not thank her enough for helping Ashley and being her friend. My daughter is so heart broken right now, she talked to Allie Thursday and they were planning on getting together before school started back, to hang out. Allie knows how much she was loved, and we are going to miss her.
Tammy Coleman
June 5, 2013
Todd, Bianka and Michael Subject
June 5, 2013
Allyson, It seems like yesterday that I first seen you in the ROTC classroom. You accomplished so many things in such a short amount of time. It is hard to believe that you're gone. You will be truly missed and in our hearts forever. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family.
Aaron Ray
June 5, 2013
Ally,I will miss your smile and your raw humor!!Enjoy soaring the skys on the wings of the angels...rest easy!!
Jamie Sampson,LPN
June 5, 2013
Cadet Allyson Burrill, I would like to say my heart goes out to your family for their lost. You will be missed dearly. I know you have made your parents happy in the many accomplishments you have achieved over the years. I know you are looking down upon us right now. God Bless and your family will be in my prayers.
June 5, 2013
Ally was a rising star, A terrific & accomplished young lady with a bright future ahead of her. She will be missed & loved by everyone that came in contact with her. Our deepest Sympathy to the entire Burrill family.
Sincerely, Alberta Pickett & Family
Alberta Pickett
June 5, 2013
Thank you Cadet Burrill for all the laughs, life lessons, and leadership. You were truly an awesome amazing person and will be truly missed.My prayers go out to the family and remember nothing happens without God's permission and He will see you through this time of mourning. be blessed.
Latrice Williams
June 5, 2013
Burrill Family, Although I did not have the privilege of personally meeting Allyson, I knew of her through the many photos, accomplishments, and loving comments shared by her aunt Joelle. My heart goes to you all in your time of sorrow. Please know that I am praying for and with you.
P. Thomas
June 5, 2013
May God give your family comfort at this time. You were special to all who really knew you and will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss you my dear friend.
Lisa Steffes
June 5, 2013
Wendy you are in my thoughts and prayers. Though I never had the privilege to meet Allyson, it is obvious she was a wonderful and beautiful person and touched many peoples lives in a positive way. May you find comfort in your memories.
Angie Dixon
June 4, 2013
Although it was a short amount of time that I got to know Allyson, I am thankful I did. She is a beautiful and wonderful person inside and out and will truly be missed
Ashley Sherman
June 4, 2013
Allyson you had such a great impact on so many people. God called you home and only he knows why your time on this earth was cut short. I am praying for your family so they may have the strength to accept that you went to God and to be with your sister. Rest in peace and you will be missed by many.
Chris Garcia
June 4, 2013
You are truly going to be missed baby girl. You will always be a great officer and Pilot in my eyes! You are amazing and heaven has just earned an amazing and gracious angel. God Bless your family mourning your loss but also let them celebrate in this time all of who you are and the fantastic cadet you were and all the prestigious accomplishments you have. Love you always
2d Lt. Destiny Rivera-Diaz
June 4, 2013
It is a surreal feeling knowing a friend of mine is gone. You will be truly missed and never forgotten. Many prayers to the Burrill family and everyone who had the opportunity to get to know Allyson. You were a blessing. Rest in Peace!
- Nesbitt
Jasalynn Nesbitt
June 4, 2013
We do not always understand why God allows certain situations to take place. However, know that he is still in control of every situation and knows exactly what he is doing. He never makes a mistake, neither has he ever failed! Trust and believe he'll bring you through! My prayers will continue to go up during your time of sorrow! Cadet Allyson Burrill, you will truly be missed but never forgotten!
Kenyetta Cunningham
June 4, 2013
Ally, words can never express how much I love you and how much I miss you and how proud of you I am and always will be. You are such a beautiful person both inside and out and you will forever be missed.
Jennifer Payton
June 4, 2013
I knew Alli here in NC through my sister. She was a very pleasant person to be around! Beautiful smile. May peace be with your family during this sad time.
Jamie Parker
June 4, 2013
Joelle - There are no words to express how I feel about the lost of your precious niece. You always spoke highly of your girls and you and Gary can take great pride for the part you'll played in their accomplishments. I hope that you will have some peace knowing the LORD has called Allyson home and the twins are together again. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May her memory be eternal.
Diane Pitt
June 4, 2013
We are truly sorry for your loss Wendy. May the love you feel around you help ease the ache in your heart. You and your family are in our prayers.
Tony & Michelle Caraballo
June 4, 2013
Truman Family
June 4, 2013
Joelle and Gary,
Over the years I have enjoyed hearing all the stories about your girls and seeing the joy and pride in your eyes as you spoke of them. My prayers, thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family.
Diane Bennett
June 4, 2013
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