Lois Elizabeth Hamblin Burnette

Lois Elizabeth Hamblin Burnette, of Roanoke, entered into the presence of her Savior on September 4, 2010. She was born on January 30, 1921 to Floyd and Maggie Hamblin and was predeceased by her beloved husband, John T. Burnette, Sr. She was a life-long member of Patterson Memorial Brethren Church and was a retiree from Dominion Bank. Left to cherish her memory is her son, the Rev. John Burnette, Jr. and wife Merrianna; daughter, Susan Beheler and husband Don; granddaughter, Katrina Geurink and husband Michael, as well as granddaughter, Lenora Sibley and husband Ken; seven great-grandchildren, lan, Vivian, Gabriela, Jesse, Titus, Parker and Grayson Lois. She is also survived by one sister, Margie Hash and husband Elmer; one brother-in-law, Harry Burnette and wife Corrine; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Burnette. During her 89 years, Lois touched countless lives through her caring ways, generosity and godly testimony. We her children rise up and call her blessed!
(Proverbs 31:28). Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel, 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 with Pastor Don Eschelman officiating. The interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 6, 2010 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.