Barbara Carneal Burruss
April 8, 1942 – Sept. 5, 2020
Barbara Carneal Burruss passed away peacefully at her home in Louisa County, Virginia on September 5, 2020.
She was born April 8, 1942, and was predeceased by her parents, Willie Allen Carneal and Carrie C. Henshaw of Louisa. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lawrence E. Burruss, Sr. to whom she was a devoted wife and caregiver; her sisters, Beverly Fielder of Powhatan and Christine Hulme (Gary) of Manassas; her son, Lawrence E. Burruss, Jr. (Denise) of Louisa; her daughters, Debbie B. Harkrader (Fletcher W. III) of Louisa, Julie Y. Saunders (E. Alan) of Henrico, and Cindy B. Jenkins (Steve) of Powhatan; brother-in-law Daniel Burruss (Gladys) of Goochland; three grandchildren, Trey Burruss, Daniel Burruss, and Shannon Bradford (Will) all of Louisa; and six great-grandchildren.
Barbara’s greatest joys were sharing time with her family and tending her flowers, especially her favorites, tulips and African violets.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 10 at Woodward Funeral Home, 200 Fredericksburg Ave, Louisa, VA 23093.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 11 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Veterans of Foreign Wars or Boys Town.
All of us at Valere Real Estate would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Barbara Burruss. Barbara was a lovely, sweet Southern Belle and it was a joy to be in her company. Sending our blessings and prayers to all her loved ones.
This was sad news indeed. Knowing Barbara and her family from years ago I know she will be missed terribly and we send our love to Larry and family. We spent many good times together in our church family.
Sally and I are very sorry to learn of your loss. May God bless your family at this challenging time.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Donna and I will continue to lift your family up in prayer. I know that she will be greatly missed.
Barbara Ann and I were friends in Buckner Elementary school I loved her long blond hair. I have a picture of several of us with Mrs. Goodwin. Blessings on the family, and I pray that your grief will be tempered by the time you had together.
Debbie,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
i used to stay with her and her husband
we went to church to togother