Janet Johnson Burney

Janet Johnson Burney obituary, Durham, NC

Janet Johnson Burney

Janet Burney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Feb. 25, 2026.
Janet Johnson Burney, 82, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Durham to the late William Henry Johnson and Hazel Mildred Glosson Johnson.

Janet was a wonderful cook, an avid reader and enjoyed spending free time in her garden. She shared everything she so lovingly baked with family and friends. Janet enjoyed visiting with all of her grandchildren and attending lots of their activities and sporting events. Her greatest joy was her family.

During her working years, she worked as an administrative assistant at Liggett Myers, Charlie Potter Financial Group and Trinity Ave. Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Burney is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne Burney; daughter, Tracy (Eric) Anderson; son, Bradley Wayne Garner; grandchildren, Kyle (Taylor) Anderson, Eliina Anderson, Nicole Anderson, Cody Garner; great grandson, Brentley Anderson; sisters, Robin Johnson and Marcia (Kermit) Williams; step-daughter, Millicent Russell.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Clements Funeral Chapel, with the funeral service following at 2:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Thomas Colley. Burial will follow at Northern Free Will Baptist Church.

The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham

1105 Broad Street PO Box 2913 (zip 27715), Durham, NC 27705

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