Sarah McKinney

Sarah married Jesse Burleson about 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Jesse (son of Thomas Scott Burleson and Mary Ann Buchanan) was born on 20 May 1889 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jan 1961 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Avery County, North County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Herman David Hughes about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Herman (son of Zeb Hughes and Minnie Jane Hughes) was born on 16 Apr 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Jun 2003 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert “Hayden” Burleson, 85, of Conley Road, Morganton, NC, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Avery County on June 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Jess and Sarah McKinney Burleson. His love of driving fast cars led him to a career with the NC Department of Transportation, where he retired after driving trucks for 20 years. He was a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and a longtime member of the North Carolina State Employees Association.

In addition to his parents, Hayden was preceded in death by five Sisters and two Brothers: Mabel Hughes (Gus), Hazel Tipton (Pete), Oran Burleson, Marjorie Buchanan (Charles), Janice McClellan (Bobby), Paul William “Howard” Burleson (Helen), and Jess Burleson, Jr. (Ruth).

Surviving are: his beloved Wife of 57 years: Billie King Burleson, of the home; Brother-in-law: Bobby King and his wife, Nancy, of Newland; and Sister-in-law: Sally Lou Rominger and her husband, Dana, of Banner Elk; a Sister: Janet Buchanan and her husband, Pat, of Newland; and numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great-nieces, Great-nephews, and Great-great nieces and nephews on whom he doted.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The funeral will begin at 1 p.m. in the church with Dr. Dewey Thomas, Mr. Tommy Sain, Rev. Brian Buckner, and Dr. David Burleson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Hayden’s kind smile, devotion to his wife, love for his family, and care for his horses and his yard will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

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Lillian Hughes Coffey, age 84, of Morganton, NC., passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at College Pines Nursing Home.

She was born July 9, 1935, in Avery County, NC to the late Herman Hughes and Mabel Burleson Hughes. She was a homemaker and with her husband of 64 years operated the Texaco at Invershiel & The Sandwich Shop at Invershiel. She and her husband Doug also taught ballroom dancing for many years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking Sunday dinners for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Douglas Coffey, Son: Lyndon Coffey; Grandson: Jonathan Cropper and Brothers: H.D and Harold Hughes.

Left to cherish her memory are Sons: Morris (Donna) Coffey, Michael (Christy) Coffey; Daughter: Sharon (Rick) Moody; Brother: Darrell (Carol) Hughes; five Grandchildren, seven Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lillian married Douglas Coffey on 22 Jun 1952 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Douglas (son of Ira Vance Coffey and Gladys Cook) was born on 24 Mar 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 May 2018 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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