Jennifer Burleson

Jennifer Burleson obituary, Newland, NC

Jennifer Burleson

Jennifer Burleson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jennifer Burleson, age 49, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her residence.
Jennifer was born on November 19, 1975 in Mitchell County, North Carolina, a daughter of Larrry Burleson and Joyce Cornett Burleson.Jennifer received her PHD from the University of Alabama and was employed as a College Professor at Virginia Tech with her Doctorate Degree. She had a big heart and love for animals. She enjoyed doing crafts in her spare time.
She was preceded in death by both sets of her Grandparents.
In addition to her parents, Jennifer leaves behind to cherish her memory, Sister, Kathie Williamson; Nephew, Ashton Williamson; Uncle, Douglas Burleson and wife Tresia; Aunt, Daris Greenway and husband Curtis; her beloved pets Cookie and. Cocoa; and numerous cousins.
Services for Jennifer Burleson will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Vale Freewill Baptist Church, beginning at 2:00 PM with Rodney Deaton and Mike Laws officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM one hour prior to the service at the church.
Interment will be in the Fork Mountain Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be LD Vance, Curtis Greenway, Ricky Sluder, Bo Sluder, Ashton Williamson, and Terry Burleson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Avery Humane Society or National Institute of Mental Health.Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Burleson family by visiting our website www.rsfh.netThe care of Jennifer and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.(828) 733-2121
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