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1940
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2026
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Mary Burbage Obituary
Mary Frances “Fran” Norman Burbage, age 85, a resident of Bath, NC died Saturday January 3, 2026, at Ridgewood Manor Living and Rehabilitation.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday January 6, 2026, at St. Clairs Church of Christ and will be officiated by Craig Hagen. A burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Monday January 5, 2026, at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Mrs. Burbage was born in Memphis, TN on September 1, 1940, to the late John Nolan Norman and Agnes Counts Norman. On December 19, 1957, she married James T. Burbage who preceded her in death on April 20, 2015. She was a Nursing assistant and worked on the vent unit at Pungo Hospital and dis transportation, she was an EMT instructor and loved to teach. Mrs. Burbage enjoyed working at Pungo Hospital, teaching EMT’s, and racecars. She raced cars, and loved watching her sons, grandsons, and even great grandsons race. She was a member of St. Clair’s Church of Christ, and a charter member of Bath Community EMS where she served on the board of directors until 2026.
Survivors include her son, Don Burbage of Bath, seven grandchildren, Thomas Burbage, Jr and wife Jaime, Adam Burbage and wife Rica, Crystal Paul-Stox and husband Michael, Mark Allen Paul and wife Jessi, Hailey Victoria Burbage, Donny Burbage, Lacey Garnes and husband Charles, seven great grandchildren, Landon, Brynlee, Camden, Parker, Bronson, Kepler, Indigo, a brother, Marshall “Mike” Ray Norman and wife Martha of Florida, and a daughter-in-law, Darla Burbage.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Burbage Paul, two sons, Jim Burbage, Jr., Tom Burbage, Sr., and four brothers, Jim Norman, Jackie Norman, Gene Norman, and Dale Norman.
To Invest in Mrs. Burbage’s passion of helping others in EMS with scholarships for EMTs, AEMTS or Paramedic, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beaufort County Community College Foundation, 5337 US Highway 264 E., Washington, NC 27889. For assistance with cash or credit/debit card donations, please call the Foundation at 252 940 6326.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Burbage family.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Burbage
22 Entries
February 2, 2026
I used to work at Ridgewood about 4 years ago Mrs Burbage was very special to me. I have thought about her often and recently ran across her obituary. Don, so sorry for your loss. You were so loyal to your mom. I’ll keep your family in my prayers. Brenda Jenkins
Connie & Walter Watson
January 8, 2026
Miss Fran will be missed
We went and visited her alot.
She was a sweet lady.
She taught my CPR class yrs back.
And I have missed her teaching us that wished to renew our certification.
The family is in our thoughts and prayers
Johnny Woolard
January 6, 2026
Crystal & family;
So to hear of Ms. Frans passing. May we all share the many fond memories we have of her, mine of all the countless EMT classes that she let me help with many years ago.
May the Lord comfort each and everyone in the days to come.
Joyce Gardner
January 6, 2026
I did not know her personally, but saw her in the hallway at Ridgewood and always spoke to her and she always had a big smile on her face. I am so sorry for your loss!
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Linda Kinnion Williams Anderson
January 5, 2026
with when she was riding rescue and I was working in the ED at BCH. She was dedicated and a credit to her profession> Think of her often! I enjoyed calling her friend!
Brenda Menard
January 5, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to work with Fran at Pungo Hospital. I knew right then and there what a special lady she was and how loved. Unbelievably my daughter took care of Fran at Ridgewood Nursing home—Fran remembered me from yrs gone by. She is a beautiful shining angel -and will look over you.
Susan Moss Jobes
January 5, 2026
I did not know Mrs Burbage but always enjoyed seeing her sweet smile in the hall at Ridgewood when visiting Dad. Praying comfort for her family.
Billy Ray Askew
January 5, 2026
Crystal, Mark and family, it’s hard to put into words how much I loved Mrs. Fran. Some of my favorite memories from high school were the times when we would go on VICA trips and I would wind up in Mr. Jim’s and Mrs. Fran’s room watching baseball, eating all the goodies that she would pack and chewing tobacco until the game was over. She was the only person who could handle Mr. Burbage when he was angry. God surely never made another one like her. I grieve with you, but I am thankful that God allowed me to be a small part of her life. May God bless you all with peace.
Lacey & Heather Dixon
January 5, 2026
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
January 5, 2026
My ccondolance to her family she was a special lady!❤
Heidi Smith
January 5, 2026
Miss Fran was a remarkable force of nature and I am a better person for having known her. My children are better people for having been loved by her ... and they loved her right back.
Dot Foreman
January 5, 2026
Mrs Burbage was a gem. She was such a sweet, sweet lady. I got to meet her as I was visiting. My daughter is a nursing home. She was a pleasant person to be around and love to get hugs and kisses. I will miss seeing her as I go to visit my daughter my condolence to her family she was she was loved by a lot of folks. Praying for a family.
Vickie Mayo
January 5, 2026
I really loved ms. Fran. She was the greatest emt teacher a person could ever ask for. I had so much fun in her class. Ms. Fran you will always be truly missed and loved by all that knew you but especially by me!!! Fly high ms. Fran with the angels and know I love you so very much. Ty for teaching me life.
Anita Bridgman
January 5, 2026
To Fran's family. I'm sorry to have to say goodbye to a wonderful, loving woman. She was one of a kind. Everyone that met her, loved her. I cherish my memories of years knowing this lady. God rest her soul. She was a fighter all the way to the end. Sending hugs and prayers to her family and friends. God will get yall through this time of grief. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Loretta Bailey
January 5, 2026
Prayers for all the family. Wonderful teacher ❤
Tootie Lanier
January 5, 2026
So sorry for your loss.She was a sweet lady.Sending hugs and love to your family.
Wendy Woolard
January 4, 2026
God Bless the family our prayers are with.She will be missed.Fran worked hard Bath Community Rescue.There will never be another Fran.
Joyce Cutler
January 4, 2026
Dear Family of Fran,
Thinking of you and sending love and prayers.
Joyce and Lewis Cutler♥
Cathy Craig
January 4, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Fran. A very sweet Lady..
Julian and Debbie Cutler
January 4, 2026
Many thoughts and prayers.
Jade Harris
January 4, 2026
I guess Fran wanted to be with her family again. Now she can be with them for eternity. Bless her heart, she deserves to be with them and enjoying her family. She was a wonderful and loving lady who truly cared about her friends and neighbors and anyone in need of help. She gave her all to benefit her community's well being. I learned a lot from her teaching EMS skills throigh the years She knew her stuff and could get it into your mind too! It was a pleasure learning from her and knowing that she really cared about those that she helped. She was a [leassure tp know and work wirh,
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900 John Small Ave., Washington, NC 27889
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St. Clair's Church of Christ
9814 NC Hwy 99 S., Bath, NC 27808
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