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Barbara Burleson Obituary

Barbara E. Burleson CHARLOTTE - Barbara E. Burleson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born in Union County, NC on February 23, 1935 and was the first child of Clemen and Marie Edwards, deceased. A resident of Charlotte for over 70 years, she spent 53 years at the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company where she retired as Executive Officer. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hobie Burleson. She is survived by two sons, Patrick Cleghorn and Kelly Cleghorn; sister, Joan Dale Caviness; brothers, Chuck Edwards and David Edwards; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Barbara will be greatly missed. Her smile and infectious laugh, along with her warmth and loving manner and care for others, will always be in our hearts. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Service, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Iredell County. Condolences for the family can be made at www.mcewenfs.com.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 11, 2014.
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I am deeply touched by your loss. Barbara was a warm hearted person who touched the lives of countless others who share you pain. May the God of comfort, comfort you and your family and give you His peace now and in the days to come. (2 Cor. 1:2-4)

Benita, Charlotte, NC

December 15, 2014

I loved Barbara very much--she was such a special person. Thinking of all of you with love. God Bless.

Jean Edwards Muhleman

December 14, 2014

Born 3 days apart I always had a special love for her..........
Already I miss her much......
Barbara was such a kind, caring person. Always last, never first.....
Extremely good to her family.............

Gloria

Gloria Nance

December 13, 2014

Born 3 days apart I always had a special love for her..........
Already I miss her much......
Barbara was such a kind, caring person. Always last, never first.....
Extremely good to her family.............

Gloria

Gloria Nance

December 13, 2014

Memories of Barbara....one of the most generous, compassionate people I've ever known - such fond childhood memories of her. Thank you Barbara - you'll be missed. Andrea Stamper

December 12, 2014

Barbara was a favorite cousin. I have wonderful memories of spending Sunday afternoons at our grandparents, as she told us in full detail of the movie she had seen the week before. Her soothing voice is a precious memory. Some of the cousins met at my mother's house a few years ago. Barbara was there, and we shared an afternoon of laughter and memories that I now find priceless.

Sylvia Davis

December 11, 2014

Aunt Barbara you will be missed....we love you and although it will be hard in life without you,you are now pain free.

Lisa & Clark Edwards

December 11, 2014

Very sorry for your lost. In our thoughts and prayers.
Teena Nance-Tino and David Tino

Teena Nance-Tino

December 11, 2014

May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83: 18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

King family

December 11, 2014

Patrick, So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Walsh

Marilyn Walsh

December 11, 2014

You will be greatly missed by all...love and prayers for all the family.

Diann Farley

December 11, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Roger and Joan Eudy

December 11, 2014

Good bye my friend. You were the kindest person I have ever known and best friend a person could have. Without knowing you my, and my children's, life would not have been as good. You were always there to lend a helping hand. You will always be with us in our memories and hearts.

Fran Thomason

December 10, 2014

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