Vernie Hendrix Burdett Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Vernie Hendrix Burdett of Roanoke, Virginia is shared. Vernie, born on August 29, 1938 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on October 14, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernie Hendrix Burdett to pay them a last tribute.
Vernie will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Vernie by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Vernie is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Vernie’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her son Keith Miller. She is survived by: her husband Charles Burdett; her children, Gloria Meadors (Larry) and Robert Bishop (Regina); and her stepchildren, Jeff Burdett (Dixie), Gary Burdett (Stephanie) and Lauri Vaught (Winston). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Road Chapel (5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens (7271 Cloverdale Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019).
