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Lucye Burrage Obituary
Lucye was born September 26, 1918 in Raleigh and spent most of her life in Raleigh . In 1956, Lucye and her husband , Willard, purchased a music store and repair facility on Martin Street in downtown Raleigh. Burrage Music Company soon became well known and highly respected througout the southeast. She was active in the company until retirement. Lucye was also a faithful and active member of Fairmont United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Burrage.
Lucye is survived by her daughters, Deedy Neville and her husband, David of Raleigh; Becky Carver of Raleigh; and Teresa Jackson and her husband, Lewis of New Jersey; brother, Everette Spikes of Raleigh; and four grandchildren, David Neville Jr, Donna Neville Eaton and husband Patrick, Chris Jackson, and Samantha Jackson .
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2009 at Fairmont United Methodist Church, 2501 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607. Interment will follow the service at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairmont United Methodist Church or the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association , (1509 Midhurst Dr, Raleigh 27614) .
Condolences may be sent to www.brownwynne.com.
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Julie and Dick Southwick
December 27, 2009
Dick and I will miss Lucye's friendship and kindness. She'll be remembered for her great contributions to the Raleigh music community and her abilities as a business woman who certainly inspired me. She was a great member of Fairmont Church and we'll always remember both Willard and Lucye as extraordinary friends. Our love goes out to the family.
December 26, 2009
My aunt Lucye has aiways been gracious, warm, and thoughtful.
I shall miss her smile and kindness. Jean S. Sundlie
Shirley Galligher
December 24, 2009
All the years that I worked at Burrage, Mrs. "B" as we called her, was the driving force. Always quick with a smile for friends and strangers alike. Even after she retired, she would drop in to see if things were going well, but she was quick to add her two cents in if things could be done better. She would often go to lunch with her musical friends, as well as her other activities. During her many years with her husband, Willard, she was his subject for many a photograph. He always had to test out a new flash or new camera on his favorite girl.
I know that she will be missed by all. She was a good lady.
Bobbie Bailey
December 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I will miss Ms. Lucye a lot!
Bobbie Bailey RN
3-11 shift, Mayview
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