Sue Burns Obituary
We announce the death of Sue Burns of Covington, Virginia, who passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Sue will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Sue will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Sue will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Sue’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Forrest Madison (Frosty) Martin and Nettie Ann Schumaker Martin; son: Roger D. Burns; daughter: Leigh Ann Burns; grandson: Brandon David Burns; grandson's mother: Dianna Burns; brother: Bob Martin (Lisa); great aunt: Jenny Schumaker; nieces and nephews: Vickie Vance (Chris), Melinda Mann, Larry Mann, Donna Kidd, Steve Mann and Jeffrey Mann (Reanne); former husband: Larry Kenneth Burns; sister: Garnet Ann (Sally) Mann; friends: Nancy Winebriner (Wally), David Palmer (Debbie), Ernie Palmer (Mary Ann), Clay Hayslett, Tammy Law (Tom); other: Schuyler and family, John and family, Jessica and family, Ty and family, Ethan and family and Kara and family; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Loving Funeral Home (350 N Maple Ave, Covington, VA 24426). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Loving Funeral Home (350 N Maple Ave, Covington, VA 24426).
The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to First Christian Church, 231 E. Fudge Street, Covington, VA 24426. Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Sue's memorial tribute page, please visit http://www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
