Carol Burris Obituary
Mrs. Burris was born on January 1, 1946, to the late James Paul and Martha Robertson Lunsford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by an infant son and her sister, Patricia Ann Queen.
Carol devoted her life to her children while they were younger. Lynn enjoyed making and selling crafts and was in the President's Club for Avon. She also worked at the Senior Center, assisting with the elderly. Carol never met a stranger and loved people. She enjoyed traveling but most enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm, at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, 522 N. 2nd Street, Albemarle, officiated by Pastor, Tony Hancox. Burial will follow at the Mt. Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in New London.
Survivors include, husband, Wayne Burris; sons, Tim Burris, Terry Burris and wife, Janice, Phillip Burris and finance, Shawna Wheeler; grandchildren, Garrett Burris, Keshia Burris, Dylan Childers, Brittney Childers, Brandon Coggins; five great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Paul Lunsford and wife, Marie
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Burris family.
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522 N 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001
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