Julia Mae Johnson Burgess
November 3, 1929 ~ August 18, 2014
SNOW HILL - Julia Mae Johnson Burgess, age 84, passed away peacefully Monday, August 18, 2014. Born in Halifax County on November 3, 1929, she is the daughter of Ralph Lewis Johnson and Minnie Mae Peace Johnson. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Robert Thomas (“RT”) Burgess, Jr.
Julia was a longtime cafeteria employee of twenty-five years with the Halifax Academy School, known for her homemade biscuits. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Jeanean Mitchell and husband, Sele of Snow Hill, NC; two sons, Ralph Burgess and wife, Cindy of Ahoskie, NC and Jimmy Burgess of Richmond, VA.; grandchildren, Stacey Trivett, Jamie Burgess, Jason Mitchell, April Mitchell and Hunter Burgess; six great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Keeter of Tarboro, NC and brother, Ralph Johnson and wife, Diane of Jamesville, NC.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:00pm to 8:30pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A graveside service to remember Julia will be held at 2:30pm Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Elmwood Cemetery, Enfield, NC with Reverend Ron Patton officiating.
Flowers will be accepted and memorial contributions can be made to Marlboro Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, Post Office Box 694, Farmville, NC 27828
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 8/20, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Elmwood Cemetery
23 Justice Branch Road
Enfield, NC 27823
Thursday 8/21, 2:30 pm
Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery
23 Justice Branch Road
Enfield, NC 27823
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Burgess family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our Creator will soon remove all pain, suffering, sorrow, and death; yes even death forever! (Revelation 213-4). May this promise help you gain the strength and inner peace to cope with the days ahead. (Philippians 413). The Bible can be read or listened to at jw.org.
Julia & I lived in the Ringwood area & went to school together. Her sister, Sue & brother, Ralph were more my age; however, I remember Julia well. Through the years have wondered where she was & how she was doing. She was fun to be around. Her loss on this earth is heaven’s gain. May God’s loving peace give the family calm assurance during this bereavement time. My sincere condolences, Barbara Saunders Barbour
Julia is my cousin in law – we only saw each other at our family reunions – I missed the last 2. I am so sorry for your loss – she was a gentle, loving person. My husband, John D Johnson was her cousin.
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Jehovah God promises that very soon death and all sorrow will be a thing of the past. Revelation 213,4. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Also, he promises that there will be a resurrection. This real hope of seeing our dead loved ones live again is found at Acts 2415. I hope the promises of the Bible can bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time.
Sincere condolences to the family of Julia Burgess. I used to work at Halifax Academy when Julia did. I looked forward to her biscuits at snack time. They were very good. She was always cheerful and friendly. I will miss her. Sue Moseley
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Burgess passing. We have so many fond memories of her both in Halifax and at the Academy. She was certainly loved by so many! Jeanean and family, please accepts our condolences. Monica Moody & Family