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Obituary For Joan E. Burton

Joan Elizabeth Burton, 74 of Siler City, NC passed on April 6, 2020 at Durham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Durham, NC after an extended illness.

She was born September 5, 1945 in Raleigh, NC as the only daughter to the late Jo Evelyn and Leroy Burton, Sr. She was the sister to the late Leroy Burton, Jr. and William Burton.

She graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1967 with a degree in Political Science. She went on to earn a law degree in 1972 from Howard University School of Law.

Joan’s life was highlighted by her compassion, advocacy, and service to others. She served in the Civil Rights Office of the US Department of Health and Human Services protecting the rights of people and upholding the law. She later returned home to Fuquay-Varina to care for her parents in their later years of life. During that time, she worked in the planning and execution to revitalize the former Fuquay Consolidated High School campus. Her work resulted in the Fuquay-Varina Early Learning Center providing early education, health, and family development services for the community. The revitalization efforts continued as she served on the Consolidated Redevelopment Commission and Citizens Against Drugs, Inc. both aimed at improving and rebuilding the community around Fuquay Consolidated High School campus. Before sickness limited her physical abilities, Joan worked to provide safe housing and to meet the physical needs for women in crisis situations with Chatham County Housing Authority.

Joan is survived by five nieces, two nephews, many cousins, and a host of other family and close friends.

Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Burton Family Cemetery in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

DUE TO THE STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES AT THIS TIME THE FAMILY REGRETFULLY REQUEST THAT THE SERVICES BE LIMITED TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY.

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Grace and Peace! May Jesus Bless and Comfort you my great family!

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Our hearts weigh heavy at the passing of Joan. She was not just a family friend. Joan was a sister to my mom whom she affecting called Jackie and she loved my dad who she called Charley Wally, and then there is me, I was the daughter she never had. She was my second mom. She watched me grow up and become the woman that I am today. My family will truly miss you Joan. We love you so very much. You were a force to be reckoned with and a beautiful soul. We have gained another Angel to watch over us.May you rest in eternal peace. Forever in Our Hearts Love, Charles and Jackie Moss and Todd and Tiffany Hicks.

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KNOWN THE BURTON S ALL MY LIFE OURS CONDOLENCES TOO THE BURTON FAMILY Rip SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE KENNETH AND GENEICE PEARSON

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To the Burton Family I am sorry to hear of Joan passing. She was a fun Lady to Hang out with. Catherine Holland Knightdale N.C.

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Joan was a very kind lady. If she could help you in any possible she would. My mom and stepdad held her in high esteem. My condolences to the family.

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Joan was a very kind lady, if she could help you in any way possible she would. My mom and stepdad held her in high esteem.

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I made an error. Joan and I were in the class of 1967 from North Carolina College and we worked at the Library of Congress..

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Joan and I graduated from NCC in Durham in the Class of '63 and both went to DC, worked at the Libra.E. Washington. I saw her three years ago at our college reunion and we had a good time talking about the good old days. We had plans to get together this year at my home in Wilmington. RIP, Joan.

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Joan, was a kind and dear friend of ours. The last time we went to see her, we had so much fun! We will really miss her. Mrs. Lola judd and Audrey Judd

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