Donna Jean Styles Burnett

May 21, 1942 - February 25, 2009
Donna Jean Styles Burnett

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Donna Jean Styles Burnett, 66, of Hendersonville, NC, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2009 following a courageous twelve-year battle with melanoma.

Born in Yancey County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lee Styles and Bonnie McPeters Styles.

She graduated from East Yancey High School and moved to Henderson County over 45 years ago. Before retiring in 1998, she was employed for 32 years by Kimberly-Clark/Berkeley Mills. She was a member of the Balfour United Methodist Church. She was an avid bass fisherwoman and a master of numerous hobbies.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Don Burnett of Hendersonville; her son, Donnie Burnett and wife, Lynn, and her daughter, Deanna Burnett Bradshaw and husband, Tracy, all of Hendersonville. She was the greatest Mammy to five grandchildren, Samantha Burnett, Tara Lee Burnett, Jeremiah Burnett, Caley Bradshaw, and Olivia Bradshaw. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Juanita Gillespie of Burnsville; Calvin Styles and wife, Barbara, of Tennessee; Mabel Wilson and husband, Franklin, of Burnsville; Rev. Denver Styles and wife, Elaine, of Burnsville; and Rev. Billy Dean Styles and wife, Gayle, of Marion; sister-in-law, Norma Burnett of Hendersonville; several nieces and nephews; and many, many dear friends.

A funeral service will be held at 12 PM Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Balfour United Methodist Church. The Reverends Jim Prichard, Jr. and Phillip Cappell will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 10 AM to noon Saturday prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Hope Academy, c/o Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739.


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Saturday, February 28, 2009
12:00 AM

Balfour United Methodist Church - Directions
2567 Asheville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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  • February 27, 2009
    Sidney, Martha, Sarah, and Bethany Pruitt says:
    You have our deepest sympathy during this dificult time. Your mom always had a smile on her face when we saw her no matter what was going on.

  • February 28, 2009
    Glenn and Nora Camp says:
    Don, We just picked up the paper and we cannot believe what we read. May God bless you and your family as you go through this. We love you and Donna and we cherish every memory of our time with both of you. We are praying for you. Glenn and Nora Camp

  • February 28, 2009
    Thanna Black Davis says:
    I am so sorry to hear about Donna. We weren't close, but I remember her from school and riding the school bus. Sounds like she had a good life--just too short. Sincerely, Thanna (Black) Davis

  • February 28, 2009
    MARCELLA BLACKWELL says:
    DON, DONNIE AND DEANNA, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DONNAS PASSING,I HADN'T SAW HER LATELY BUT I STILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE ALL HAD WHEN JIMMIE WORKED AT BERKELEY WITH BOTH OF YOU. DONNA WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR YOU. I AKOW YOU WILL ALL MISS HER VERY MUCH BUT REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES, AND KNOW THAT SHE LOVES EACH OF YOU. OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH EACH OF YOU . MARCELLA AND KEITH BLACKWELL, TERRI GOOD AND FAMILIES.

  • February 28, 2009
    lee taylor says:
    Don and Family, sorry to hear of your, our loss. my prayers are with you at this time and in days to come. We will surely miss our friend, but she left so many fond memorys. lee