Ruth Ann Powell Burnett Obituary
Ruth Ann Powell Burnett, born on February 4, 1938, passed away on September 18, 2026. Ruth Ann leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rebecca Johnson Powell and Charlie Smith Powell; her husband James Edward Burnett; and her siblings, Clyde, Russell Powell, Doris Ferguson and Florence Deese.
She is survived by: her children, Penny Burnett Shepard of Pawley's Island, SC, Patti Burnett Farmer (Larry) of Papillion, NE and Dennis James Burnett (Susan) of Blairs, VA; her grandchildren, Matelon S. DeFreese (David) of Summerville, SC, Callie R. Burnett (Kirk Holmes) of Blairs, VA, Carrie B. Keller (Nathan) of Ringgold, VA, Tyler Farmer of Omaha, NE and Fraser Farmer of Kansas City, MO; her great grandchildren, Hayley DeFreese, Adelyn and Elizabeth Keller; and her siblings, Roy Powell, Jane Dalton, Charlie Morris Powell and Sue Boscarino. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Norris Funeral Home's Mt. Hermon Chapel (3995 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
The family request that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to: First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1810 N. Main Street, Danville, VA 24540.
