On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Jamilla F. Burney Divens, 64, of Providence Lane, Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at her residence. She was born April 15, 1960, in Henry County, VA to the late Charles Burney, Jr. and Jessie Mae Moore Burney. In addition to her parents, Jamilla was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessiona Charlesa Burney.

Jamilla was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church where she served as the church musician. She also served as a musician for various churches in the Martinsville/Henry County and surrounding areas.

Jamilla was a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Prior to her retirement, she held the position of Regional Operations Chief for the Virginia Department of Corrections Eastern Division.

Those left to cherish her memory includes her husband, Rev. Thomas Divens of the home; one brother, Rahsul Burney (Teresa) of Greensboro, NC; one niece, Caitlyn Woods of Charlotte, NC; two nephews, Cremel Burney of Phenix City, AL, and Dominique Burney of Greensboro, NC; two great nieces, Makenzi Boles of San Antonio, TX, and Livi'ae Burney of Phenix City, AL; two stepdaughters, Tyneka L. Howard of Raleigh, NC, and Sierra N. Divens of Eden, NC; one stepson, Marco A. Divens of Danville, VA; two step grandchildren, Rickie Howard of Raleigh, NC, and Ayeden Haygood of Eden, NC; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, prior to the service, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will hold the Omega Omega service at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, 401 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA. A family visitation will follow at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon with Rev. Thomas Divens, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home via Facebook.

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