Marva Burnette's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

Marva Burnette

September 7, 1935 - October 2, 2025 (90 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Marva Burnette's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

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Ellis D. Jones & Sons Funeral Home

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Marva Burnette

September 7, 1935 - October 2, 2025 (90 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

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In loving memory of Marva Burnette (Durham, North Carolina), who departed this world on October 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Marva leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marva Burnette to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Marva may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mack Burnett and Ada Perry Burnett; and her sisters, Carrie Burnett and Carlene Burnett. She is survived by: her daughter Germaine Burnette of Durham, NC; her sister Edna Burnette of Maryland; her grandchildren, Jamar Burnette and Latonya Fearrington; and her great grandchildren, Autumn Burnette, Cory Burnette, Skyla Hayes and Luna Fearrington. She is also survived by her family, friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ellis D. Jones & Sons Funeral Home



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Oct 06

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Ellis D. Jones Funeral Home
419 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701

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Oct 07

Graveside service

Russel Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery
Chapel Hill Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312

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