Georgia Kathleen Elliott Burleson

Date of Death: September 28, 2020

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Grace Bible Fellowship Church
P.O. Box 23
Clear Brook, Virginia 22624

Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork Street
Suite 405
Winchester, Virginia 22601

Georgia Kathleen Elliott Burleson, 92, of Berryville, VA passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at her home.

Kathleen was born in 1928 in Berryville, VA, daughter of the late Harry and Nellie Elliott. She was a graduate of Clarke County High School. After high school, Kathleen accompanied her husband to the Milwaukee Bible Institute in Wisconsin. Upon graduation, the couple settled in Clarke County and established Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Clear Brook, VA. Kathleen worked for the US Government, retiring from the Army Corp of Engineers after 30 years of service. Her greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and church activities.

Her husband, Pastor Craig Butler Burleson, whom she married on March 27, 1946 in Hagerstown, MD, preceded her in death in 2008.

Surviving is a daughter, Sheryl Crim (Howard Crim, III) of Berryville, VA and a son, Roy Swartz (Rebecca Swartz) of Selma, NC; grandchildren, Rachael Kathleen McCarthy (Sean McCarthy) of Berryville, VA, Nicholas Swartz (companion, Benjamin Craig) of Harrisonburg, VA, and Christopher Swartz (Niki Takei) of Raleigh, NC; great grandchildren, Ryan Adams of Berryville, VA, Sydney and McKenzie Swartz both of Clayton, NC; sister, Irene Shultz of Berryville, VA and a brother, Harry Elliott (Ruth Elliott) of New Market, VA; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and her husband, Kathleen was preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Elliott Burleson and Robert Elliott.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathleen’s memory to Grace Bible Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 23, Clear Brook, VA 22624 or to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

Sheryl Crim

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Celebration of Life Service
will be held at a later date

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Grace Bible Fellowship Church
P.O. Box 23
Clear Brook, Virginia 22624

Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork Street
Suite 405
Winchester, Virginia 22601

Georgia Kathleen Elliott Burleson, 92, of Berryville, VA passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at her home. Kathleen was born in 1928 in Berryville, VA, daughter of the late Harry and Nellie Elliott. She was a graduate of Clarke County High School. After high school, Kathleen accompanied her husband to the Milwaukee Bible Institute inContinue Reading

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Sheryl and Roy, It is never easy to lose our parents no matter their age (or ours). Enjoy your sweet memories! Dwell on I Thess: 4:13-18 Take time to grieve-- In His Love, Sylvia Taylor Meyer

Sheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you as you grieve. Praise the Lord she is with her Savior and all the saints. I still vividly remember coming home with you for Thanksgiving. Your mom was so gracious to me. And your parents treated me so special that weekend. It was the first time I ever heard of people shopping on the day after Thanksgiving! I don't think it was called Black Friday yet. Much love, dear friend. Donna Anderson Priest

Our hearts go out to to her family and everyone who loved her. You have all our love, thoughts, and prayers while you grieve.

This candle is for a wonderful, kind, Godly woman who I had the pleasure of calling Mom. It was a blessing to be her caregiver in her twilight time, just as she gave such abundance of love to raising her family. I will desperately miss her and am joyful that she is no longer in pain. Love you so much Mom.

I remember Kathleen with great fondness. We worked together, laughed together for several years before her retirement. Her generosity, love for life and her family was a testimony of her faith and gratitude for all she had been given. Celebrating her life on earth and the reward she is now reaping in Heaven. I pray peace for her family.

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What a truly lovely lady and such a wonderful neighbor. We will miss her and will be thinking of the whole family. Nicki and Dennis Lynch

I am so sorry for your great loss. My siblings and I attended Grace Bible Fellowship when we were children living in Brucetown, VA. Kathleen was my Sunday school teacher when the church was in Wadesville, VA across from Ralph Shirley & his family’s home. I loved her so much, and she was such an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. In fact, when I was attending Lord Fairfax Community College, & had to write a paper about someone who had made a positive impact in my life, Needless to say I wrote about Kathleen. She was so full of love & joy, & her smile radiated her love for God. It was a privilege to know her. Fly high precious Angel. ?

Sheryl, Roy and family, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We had some good times growing up and playing in the creek or in the cold spring. I'm sure she will be sadly missed. Cherish the good memories. May God give each of you the peace needed during this time. You all have my deepest sympathy.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.