Jamilla F. Burney Divens

Betty Ladson sent Sweet Moments for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 26, 2024

We Will miss your stories about family,yourlaughter and smile. Your cousins, Betty (Moore), Monica, and Jona

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Tammy B Williams sent Blessings Bouquet for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 25, 2024

"Forever in our hearts"

Jim and Tammy Brown Williams

Teal James sent Red and White Handled Basket for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 25, 2024

We are praying for your family! We know Jamilla is happy in Heaven rejoicing with the LORD!! Psalm 147:3 - He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. With Love, The James Family

Tonia nelson sent Red and White Handled Basket for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 25, 2024

In Loving Remembrance of Our Beloved Soror. May You Rest in Peace.

Delta Love, Comedy Capers Line (Gamma Iota Spring 81)

Felicia L Divens sent Sweet Moments for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 25, 2024

Paul & Felicia Divens and Family

EDDIE L PEARSON sent Red and White Floor Basket for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 25, 2024

Will miss you.

Love, Eddie & June Pearson

Samantha Morgan sent Everlasting Memory Standing Spray for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 25, 2024

My deepest condolences.Samantha Morgan

George Green sent Heavenly & Harmony for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 24, 2024

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George Green sent Heavenly & Harmony for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 24, 2024

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George Green sent Heavenly & Harmony for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 24, 2024

Natasha Triplett and Carolyne Green

WILLIETTE COPELAND sent Red and White Handled Basket for Jamilla F. Burney Divens - April 24, 2024

My Beloved Jamilla, l will always cherish our "sistership"- DEE

To My Dearest Godmother:

Thank you for inspiring me and guiding me as a powerful woman of God- WHITNEY

I am just hearing of Jamilla's passing. My sincere condolences to her family! I went to high school with this born leader. We shared Band together and I often looked up to her. I have nothing but fond memories of her. Rahsul, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. With sympathy, Diane Turner Williams

Jamilla had a significant impact on my life while working at Saint Paul's College where I matriculated for two years. She took me under her wing as a son. I affectionately called her "mutha." I would travel to RCC with Chris, Eric, Renay, and Felicia before TOZ was founded. I am thankful for how her life changed mine. Until we see each other in the sweet bye and bye. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints (Psalms 116:15).

I was so sorry to recently learn of Jamilla's passing. I got to know her well in the last years prior to my retirement in 2013, when she was working at the Western Regional Office for Community Corrections. I found her to be incredibly wise, witty, compassionate, and trustworthy, and I counted her as a close friend and confidant. I regret that we fell out of touch after I retired. My heartfelt condolences are extended to her family. May your memories sustain you in the coming weeks and months. Paula Herd Williams

Rock I sincere condolences to you and your family. I hope you and yours find comfort in your find memories.💜💜💜

Jamilla touch the hearts of so many people, I'm glad to have known her. May her soul rest in perfect peace! James and Erica Bell

When Jamilla came to the Academy as a new counselor, I knew that she would be a very valuable asset to the Department of Corrections. She truly made a difference!

We shared our faith. She is now wrapped in the Everlasting Arms of the Heavenly Father! Well, done, good and faithful servant!

To Reverend Divens, Rahsul, and the entire Divens and Burney families: Please accept my deepest condolences to you over the transitioning of your loved one Jamilla. I'll never be able to fully express, in writing, how my meeting Jamilla in my youth and subsequently developing a friendship with her has left an indelible mark on my life. Although time, distance, and just "normal life situations" kept us out of constant contact throughout the years, I'll always cherish the memories of her, i.e., her laughter, her immense musical talent, our fun times spent at 4-H summer camp, the occasional overnight sleepover or two at her/Mrs. Burney's home, and her unfaltering genuine friendship. I'll forever be grateful to God for allowing both Jamilla's and her mother's light to shine on my life during a season when neither one of them were aware that I needed it. Divens and Burney family members: May you find complete solace in God's promise of eternal life. Rest Well Jamilla! Psalm 23, Romans 14:8 - Myra Manns Saunders (Jamilla's Sister In Christ, Forever Friend, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc./Divine Nine Friend)

I have had the pleasure of working for Ms. Burney-Divens as her Secretary at Sussex II State Prison. She cared and showed her love to me and my family. Memories of her will always live forever in my heart ❤

Lakeisha & Kevin Shaw

I have had the pleasure of working for Ms. Burney as her Secretary at Sussex II State Prison. She was a woman who showed love and care for me and my family. Memories of her will always live forever in my ❤ heart.

To God be the glory for the great things He has done. To my Soror, to a DOC employee, sending sincere condolences to her family and friends in the coming days. May God comfort you in His love and may you find peace in knowing that He is ever close to the broken hearted. I work on the day of your loved ones Homegoing, but please know that I lift you all in prayer. Shelli Cumber, Beaumont CC

My sincerest love & prayers to the families of Jamilla. Donna Kinley Farrar

My thoughts and prayers are with the family for peace and comfort. Jamilla was an inspiration to me while working with her in the VADOC. I know she is now rejoicing in her heavenly home. Condolences, Debbie Swisher

Mrs. Burney, it was a pleasant working with you at Sussex II State Prison, and known you as a member of the NABCJ family. You will be be missed and in our hearts for ever. My sincere condolences goes out to the Burney family.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Sharren, Demarius, & Shaniya

Our sincere condolences to the entire family. May God give comfort and strength during this difficult time. - Marvin & Terrie' Moore

Sincerest condolences to Rock Burney & family.

Jamilla, thank you for bringing light to dark places. Our sincere, heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace my friend. Carl and Jo Ann Harris

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Burney and Divens families. I had the pleasure of working with Jamilla at the Virginia Department of Corrections. I remember her to be a very compassionate person with a wonderful and witty sense of humor! May special memories continue to bless the family during this difficult time and in the days ahead. Tessie Neff Lam

I'm very sorrowful to hear about the transitioning of Jamilla. She was my instructor for several training classes before I retired. Always speaking and incorporating the goodness of the Lord in her training.

May GOD grant peace to the Family.

You were truly a woman of God! I will always cherish your words of encouragement for my life! To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! I know you are in the presence of the Lord based on the Christ you exemplified in all walks of your life. My husband and I will keep the Burney Divens family in our prayers. We love ya!

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jamilla. We worked together at VADOC, and she was an inspirational leader. I still have the note from her to me dated 12/21/2009 where she told me "if you shoot the messenger with bad news, we should also bless them for the good news." She knew it was the words I needed at the time and I still read that message every day, as it hangs at the bottom of my monitor. May she rest in peace and her family find comfort in the cherished memories.

Glad I had the pleasure to meet Jamila while employed at Danville Probation & Parole! She was a very kind, respectful and a loving person to have as our Regional Director! My deepest condolences for her husband and family! May God give you comfort during your time of sorrows! Frances Booker Danville, Va

On behalf of the Western Region Chapter of NABCJ the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice we offer our sincere condolences to the family. Jamilla will be truly missed, and we were blessed for the time we shared with her.

On behalf of the Western Region Chapter of NABCJ the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice we offer our sincere condolences to the family, Jamilla will be truly missed. We were blessed for the time we had with her. RIP

To the family of Jamilla Divens What a great woman of God. Mrs Divens always smile and alway had something positive to say when ever you were around her she will be greatly missed. From Pastor Jerry Streat and the Poplar Lawn Baptist Church Blackstone Va

Deepest condolences. May God rest her soul and bless the family!🙏🏽 i always would send hello to you Rock by her from me ,GWC geography class chewing gum girl. And Preacher Divens, I would always see you and her on my Carver Rd morning walks. God's got you all! Green candle for GWC

I am so sorry for the loss of Jamilla. I've known, worked with, and been a friend of Jamilla for over 25 years. We spent many days and nights traveling together for work and the time we spent together I will forever cherish. She always called me her little brother and supported me and cared for me like the big sister I never had. My heart goes out to the family and her friends. She will be missed by so many because she touched so many. She always told me to never count my days but always make my days count. Jamilla, you definitely made your days count and made our days matter! I will miss you & will love you always!!!

Marcus

Please accept my deepest condolences concerning the passing of your beloved Jamilla. She was a wonderful person and never met a stranger. I worked with her at Indian Creek and on occasion as our ROC for the Eastern Region. She will be sorely missed.

I am so sorry for your loss; Jamilla and I were high school classmates and she was just as smart and beautiful as she is right now! I loved her smile and her tone of voice that was so quiet and sweet! Lovely and dear person and will be missed greatly. ♥️❤️

I have known Jamilla all my life, literally as our mothers were good friends and worked together. She, her brother, Rashul, and several other children from other families were often together playing, eating, fighting, getting in trouble, just like siblings do. So she was like a loving, giving and caring big sister. Her presence will definitely be missed, but she certainly never be forgotten. Take up your wings now, Big Sis, and wear them with the humbleness and grace that only you can. Love you!!!

Mrs. Divens you will truly be missed! I will forever cherish the memories that we shared together. - Vontasia

I worked with Jamila for years at GRCC in Unit C. We became more than coworkers, we were friends. I thank God for the time that shared with her. She was always loving and kind. I got to speak to her a few weeks ago and if I had not known what was going on, I would've thought everything was good. I didn't say goodbye that day because I know we will meet again. Sending my condolences to all the family. Theoria Barnes

Sorry for loss of sister Jamilla. Our prayers are with you Re.Divens & your family. She was a very nice person and ministered to many. God bless, Sister Fibbie Hairston & family

Oh how I remember the wonderful days as a classmate of Jamilla at Hampton Institute! She was a joy to be around and to spend time with! And yes, that HAPPY laugh! Rest in Paradise Jamilla. Prayers of comfort to your family. Pamela C. McCray

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

I am so sorry for your loss. This picture is beautiful, just like I remember her from high school. Beautiful, and her laugh, I can still hear her happy, infectious laugh. May God cover you with peace and your hearts be filled with precious memories. Jody Eggleston Hilliard

I know God is saying... "Well Done Thou Good And Faithful Servant"... I praise God for assigning you to St. Paul's College, where you groomed many for leadership... it was under your guidance that we were taught to display the full attributes of what we had to offer as individuals and as an HBCU... and I thank you for that! I'm also grateful to God for him purposing you to our college's gospel choir, because it was there that my relationship with him fully developed... I thank you for being instrumental in that process as well...So Rest In Him Jamilla and know that you are truly loved and will be missed! Sherman T. Hawkins, Jr. Class of 1987~SPC

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Jamilla was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together. Be encouraged.

Pastor & Lady Mandell Motley Grace Chapel Ministries

My deep and heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Jamilla F. Burney Divens. Jamilla was a classmate of mine at Hampton University, and our majors were in the same department. We are also Delta sorors, although we were initiated in different seasons of our lives. Jamilla had a beautiful sense of humor, and was always joyful. She was a joy to know and a pleasure to be around. The world will certainly not be the same without her in it. May she rest in eternal peace and power.

My sincere condolences and sympathy to the family. Jamilla had a wonderful, uplifting spirit and will be remembered fondly. Kathy Greene

Jamilla was a classmate of mine at Hampton Institute, always full of life and joy! Sending prayers of comfort and healing to her family.

Peace and blessings, Bobette Bland Banks

Awesome and talented lady! Thank God for all the memories.

Rev. Divens,your family has our deepest sympathy. Jamilla was one of the sweetest person that we have ever know. She will never be forgotten. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

Jamilla, you inspired me tremendously. I am forever grateful for our friendship. My condolences to Mr. Thomas and the family. Thank you for sharing Jamilla, your gift to the world. Jamilla was an amazing woman of GOD, who changed lives and especially mine. I am forever grateful...🙏🏾❤️🤍💙🤍🙏🏾

My sincere condolences to the entire Burney and Divens family. I have many memories of our Dean of Women of Holt Hall @ Saint Paul's College and as the director of our Saint Paul's Gospel Choir. Dean Burney (as we affectionately called her) wore many titles @ our college on "thy green hills"; Dean you will truly be missed. 🖤🧡🐅🖤🧡🎼🖤🧡🏛️ take your rest as we continue to pray for your family & our St. Paul's College family 🧡 🙏🏿 🖤 ~~~~~ Saint Paul's College Alumni Melvin Jackson

Jamilla, dear friend from a lifetime ago. Carver neighborhood pals, grade school and high school mates. You are and will forever be loved! Loved for your courage, loved your devotion, loved your commitment to doing great deeds!! Not for the glory and not for recognition, but because that's who you are and who you always were. You helped so many people and was a huge support system for so many. I admire your strong will, your fight, your determination. God bless !!!!

Corey Pierre Swanson

I have known Jamilla my for my entire career with the Virginia Department of Corrections; however, we became friends during the latter part of my career. My heart is really hurting now. Thank you for the long talks, words of wisdom, the great laughter and for being your true and authentic self. I miss you and I love ❤️ you. Rest in eternal peace, sweet lady.

It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of my childhood friend and Sister in Christ. Condolences to her family. Blessed are those who died in the Lord, they find rest and their works do follow. Jamila was an amazing worship leader, just like her Mom.

Jamilla and I met at Hampton, where we both became Deltas though in different years. She was such a bright and joyful light in so many lives. Jamilla was brilliant and kind and one of the most hilarious people I have ever met. Every conversation with her was a lively adventure. Jamilla's family and closest loved ones, you are all in my prayers!

High School Classmate but more than that a friend who will be missed-take your rest. Love Dee-Dee

Sending our condolences and prayers to the entire Family!!

My role model, my mentor, my friend. It was my honor to know you. Your words of wisdom and the laughter we shared on our trips with always be with me. I'm lighting a pink candle lol Rest easy in paradise. XOXO Susan Dandridge

My sincere condolences to the Burney/Divens family. I have fun memories of Jamilla as Dean of Holt Hall at Saint Paul's College and as the director of our Saint Paul's Gospel Choir. 🕊️

Jamilla, we went through many storms and good times together. I will never forget you.

Love you forever. Dee

I am heartbroken that you are gone, but I'm so glad that I had the chance to spend time in your presence laughing, reminiscing, and rubbing your feet. Rest well. KiKi Martin

My heart is saddened. I thought of you multiple times last week. Wondering how you were doing. I should have reached out. God was trying to tell me something and I didn't listen. But I am so thankful that the last time we texted and saw each other you Jamilla was praising God in the mist of her struggle. My dear friend I am sad that you are gone but I am happy to know that you can now find rest with God. My prayers of comfort and strength are with the family. I thank God for our lifelong friendship. "Moyer"

You were a very young lady. I an glad I got to see you before you passes. May you rest in peace with your mother and daddy

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