Mrs. Myriam Van Buren Obituary in Augusta at W.H. Mays Mortuary

Obituary For Mrs. Myriam Van Buren

Mrs. Myriam Burns Van Buren

Augusta, GA—Private graveside services for Mrs. Myriam Burns Van Buren, who entered into rest March 25, 2020 will be conducted Friday, April 03, 2020 in Mount Olive Gardens at 12:00 Noon. The Reverends Billy J. Alford and Tommie Benjamin are officiating. On September 19, 1943, Myriam brought joy to her family as the second child of parents Professor Isaiah and Pearl H. Burns. Raised in Augusta, GA, her spiritual training was received at Spring Hill Baptist Church where she accepted Christ as her personal Savior. Mrs. Van Buren enjoyed giving her time and resources to others at the delight of her spirit and worked diligently in supporting her community through outreach activities at churches, community centers, and schools. She had an extremely generous nature. She later joined Trinity CME Church and finally Saint Alban's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Van Buren was a faithful member of St. Alban's and a Lay Reader where she read the Holy Scripture in Church each third Sunday in worship. She was a dedicated Church School teacher.

On July 7, 2007, after many years of companionship, Myriam and Ronald Van Buren (Van) were joined in Holy matrimony. They were together for a total of 30 years. Myriam professed her love of God as she married the love of her life, Ronald. They were committed to serve God in Spirit and in Truth as Church leaders. She was a graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School and Paine College. Myriam was known as an excellent teacher in the Richmond County School System, Augusta, GA for thirty-eight years and finalized her Spiritual education with a Certificate in Theology from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA.

Mrs. Van Buren leaves a cherished legacy to her loving and devoted husband Ronald Van Buren; sisters LaVetta (Roy) Jones, Augusta, GA; Barbara Burns Hall, College Park, GA; brother Isaiah Carroll (Patricia) Burns, Philadelphia, PA; father-in-law, James H. Van Buren, North Little Rock AS; mother-in-law, Vallie M. Van Buren, sister-in-law, Arletta R. Van Buren, Fulton, MS; aunt, Eliza H. Cave, Bath, SC; nieces Stephanie (Rodney) Cross, Felicia (Kamau) Nickerson Atlanta, GA; nephews Floyd Jerrod Hall, College Park, GA; Isaiah Carroll Burns II, Washington, DC.; grandnephews, Axum and Seku Nickerson; and grandnieces Cristina and Jordan Cross. Myriam Burns Van Buren lives on in the hearts and memories of a host of other relatives and friends. Memorials may be given in the memory of Mrs. Myriam Van Buren to Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, 2321 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA 30906.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.

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Van, the 2013 ITC Theology Certificate Class, would like to offer our sincerest sympathies. There were 12 of us in this class taught by Dr. Jeffery Thomas. By the end of the 6 mos. we had formed a family, with each member supplying something special that we will always cherish. Myriam was always so kind, and thoughtful. Every holiday during this time Myriam would bring a token to each person in the class, "just because". We loved Myriam and she will definitely be missed. Your family and classmates, Lorenzo Heggs, Rosalind Jones, Carlotta Ficklin, Foster Moore, Rocky Brown, Leslie Rolle, Timothy Crouch, Betsey Graham, Janie Wise, Jackie Payton, and Margaret Parramore

Such a sweet and beautiful soul. I will miss my church sister and friend in Christ. Condolences to the family. Karen Monaco QP

Mrs. Vanburen was truly a great lady. I admired her for her classy and reserve nature which is what I observed about her. A well deserved rest. Cliff W. Terrell Jeanette Kelly Usher Board Trinity CME Church Augusta, Ga.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.(Matthew 5:4) My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Your Neighbor Evangelist Juanita McFadden and Family