Margaret K. Burnette

Margaret K. Burnette, 91, of Sandston, Va., passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023. She is survived by two children, Paul Clifford Burnette, Jr. (Kristie), John Kevin Burnette (Xiao Wen), five beloved grandchildren, Suzanne Farrow (Zachary), Margaret Burnette (Adam Eubank), Lauren Burnette, Joshua Burnette, and Mariah Ebeling (Michael); brother-in-law, Charles H. Burnette (Joan); six nephews, Drew Revere (Gayle), Bill Burnette (Diane), Paul Burnette (Diane), James Burnette, Michael Burnette, Chuck (Beth) Burnette; four nieces, Susan Lewis, Sharon Edwards, Linda (Dail) Stancil, Windy Quinn; four great granddaughters; five great grandsons; seven great nieces; and nine great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Burnette, Sr., and her parents, Lewis M. Kemp and Mary Louise Vaughn. A loving mother and adoring grandmother, Margaret earned the nickname “Granny” from her first granddaughters. The name suited her well. Margaret cared deeply for her family and friends. She always had a helping hand for anyone in need. Margaret married the love of her life, Paul Burnette, and they had a beautiful life together for 71 years. She was a loyal and dedicated member of Corinth UMC since 1952. Margaret worked as a telephone operator with Bell Atlantic and had a home childcare business for many years. She loved hosting annual holiday events for family and friends. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed refurbishing antiques. Margaret and Paul resided on a small farm with a large garden while simultaneously, building a small residential rental business in Sandston. A celebration of her life will take place at 12 noon on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Corinth UMC at 23 W. Williamsburg Rd. in Sandston. Visitation will take place prior at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Dr., Sandston.