Evelyn Mae Burnette, 89, departed this life on December 7, 2020. She was born in Mt. Airy, NC on July 2, 1931 and moved to Norfolk as a young girl. She was predeceased by her husband, Ollie L. Burnette, Sr. and her daughter, Teresa Lynn Sawyer. She is now reunited with her husband, daughter, brothers, and sisters.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Kirk Burnette of St. Albans, VT, Lester Burnette and his wife Faith of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren, Brian Burnette and his wife Stephanie, Melissa Smith and her husband Charles, Marie Capotosto and her husband Sergio, Shawn Burnette and his wife Kasey, Christopher Burnette, Jordyn Morissette; 15 great-grandchildren; and 6 great great-grandchildren.
Evelyn retired as a Licensed Practice Nurse. When her kids were young, she was a Lunchroom Monitor at Ballentine Elementary School in Norfolk, VA. She was also a long-time member of the Ballentine Place Garden Club. Evelyn loved flowers and working in the yard. She also enjoyed Traveling with her sister Arlene, working on puzzles, and doing word finds.
As she wished, there will be no service. Her ashes will be spread in the mountains at a later date. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a note of condolence to the family.