Photo courtesy of Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home - McKenney
Apr 16, 1945 - Sep 23, 2025
Prayers and Thoughts to the family. May God Comfort and Strengthen the family for times like these.
"John 14:1-6"
Elder: James C Crawley
James Crawley
October 01, 2025 | Blackstone, VA | Friend
Condolences to the Family
Pamela Fisher Lassiter
October 01, 2025 | Petersburg, VA
Deepest condolences to the family
Sharon Morton
September 30, 2025 | Mechanicsville, VA | Friend
During this challenging time, I pray that God will give you strength and peace. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hattie Bonner
September 30, 2025 | Stony Creek, VA
To Mary, Felita, Helen,family & friends of Ruth I express my deepest condolences at the passing of your loved one. Although Ruth was older then me I will always have fond memories of her parents and siblings attending Big Bethel Baptist Church, McKenney,VA.
Her sister Mary was a dear classmate of mine. I pray that the Peace of the Lord be with you as you grieve the death of your loved one.
Carolyn Goodwyn Birchette
Carolyn Goodwyn Birchette
September 29, 2025 | Petersburg, VA | Acquaintance
Ruth "Babe Ruth" Burney, 80, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Midlothian, Virginia. Born on April 16, 1945, in McKenney, Virginia, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, strong faith and unwavering devotion to her family. Ruth was the beloved wife of Clarence E. Burney, with whom she shared a remarkable 60-year marriage. Together they built a strong and loving family that includes their two children: Tressy Lewis (Wilbert) and C. Sherrod Burney (Kisha). Ruth found immense joy in her role as “Nana” to her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, who were truly the lights of her life. She also had many children of the heart. A proud student of St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia, Ruth valued education and carried the lessons of her academic journey and Christian faith throughout her life. Her charisma and warmth made her a cherished presence in every room she entered. Known for her larger than-life personality and deep affection for those around her, Ruth served as the heart of her family—their matriarch and guiding light.
She is survived by six siblings, nieces and nephews, as well as cousins, who will continue to honor her memories alongside Clarence and their extended family. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Clay and Ruth Lena Tucker, as well as her brothers James Tucker, Ernest Tucker, Herman Tucker, Theodore Tucker, John Tucker, and Earl Tucker.
Ruth’s legacy is one of boundless love and joyful spirit. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Spring Creek Baptist Church 5130 Woolridge Rd. Mosely, VA, 23120. Burial will follow at Dale Memorial Park Cemetery 10201 Newby’s Bridge Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 A visitation will be held, 6pm to 8pm Thursday, October 2,2025 at Bliley’s Funeral Home-Chippenham, 6900 Hull St. Rd, Richmond, VA 23224. .
Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home and Staff offer our prayers and condolence to the Family.
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