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Mary Mitchell Burgess Thurman, 84, of Evington, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at the Virginia Baptist Hospital. Twice married, she was the widow of Willie Ben Burgess and the widow of George Edward Thurman.
Born in Campbell Co., she was the daughter of the late John Robert Mitchell and the late Emma Lindsay Mitchell. In addition to her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by one son, Bennie Burgess; one daughter, Faye Burgess and eight brothers and three sisters.
Mary was blessed with many friends and a family that loved her.
She is survived by one son, Buddy W. Burgess and his wife, Sandra, of Salem; three grandchildren, Dwayne Burgess of Salem, Renee' B. Butterworth and her husband, Robert, of Catawba and Bambi Walser and her husband, Sam, of Richmond; two great grandchildren, Josh Burgess and Ryan Dowe; a daughter-in-law, Linda Burgess of Salem; a very special niece, Sally East of Evington and special friends, Roy East and family, Jeannie East and Tammy Hunt.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the Thurman Family Cemetery in Gladys by The Reverend Jack Hamilton.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
The family requests that those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058
To send condolences and messages online, please go to www.whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel is serving the Thurman family.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARY THURMAN
November 22, 2010
Buddy, I am so sorry about Aunt Mary. I was very "BLESSED" to have finally meet with her in July. I pray to meet you and family soon. Love Sandi Dowdy Henry Mitchells baby.
Sandy Bell, Kelley
November 21, 2010
Buddy and Family,
Mary was like an Aunt to me. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. May God Bless you all in this difficult time.
We all loved her and will miss her.
Tina Wells
November 20, 2010
god bless your family.Mary was a good friend to my mother.Etta Wells who also passed away. my prayers are with you at this time of need. tina wells of Evington,Va
Rob, Renee & Ryan
November 20, 2010
Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, FOREVER in our hearts. We love you grandma
November 20, 2010
Dear Buddy and family,
Bobby and I are so sorry about the loss of your mother, Mary. She must have been a wonderful mother to have had a son like you. Please let us know if there is anything Bobby and I can do for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrow filled time.
Bobby and Pat Daugherty
dot mitchell
November 20, 2010
my prayers are with the family god bless all
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