Mamie Pritchard

Mamie married Pinkney "Pink" Cole on 12 Jul 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Pinkney (son of Melvin Cole and Mary C. "Polly" Odom) was born on 29 Jun 1893 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Aug 1956 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oakley married Clarence Conley Johnson about 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Clarence (son of Rufus William Johnson and Zylphia Ashley) was born on 27 Oct 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 17 Jun 2008 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oma married Arnold Samuel Burleson on 19 Aug 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Arnold (son of Blaine Taylor Burleson and Maggie J. Deaton) was born on 30 Aug 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Nov 1979 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Monica married Harold James Stout about 1940. Harold (son of Dewey James Stout and Hattie Mae Calhoun) was born on 27 Jul 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Aug 1974 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Comey Lee Cole Rash Reeves, 92, of Newland, NC passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at The Waters at Roan Highlands Nursing Center in Roan Mountain, Tenn.

She was born on Nov. 11, 1926, in Avery County, NC, a daughter of the late Pink Cole and the late Mamie Pritchard Cole.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her First Husband: Coolidge Rash; Second Husband: Jack Reeves; four Sisters: Monie Stout, Matoka Wright, Omie Burleson, Oakley Johnson; and two Brothers: Elbert Cole and Billy Cole.

Comey leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Gary (Sharon) Rash of Newland, NC, Granddaughter: Nikki (Ryan) Holloway of Travelers Rest, SC; Great-Granddaughter: Charlotte Sloan Holloway; Step-Granddaughter: Charlene (Rusty) Allen of Morganton, NC; Step-Grandson: John (Melanie) McCoury of Newland, NC; Step-Great Granddaughter: Adyson Allen, several Nieces and Nephews.

Services for Comey Lee Cole Rash Reeves were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, with Fred Hoilman and Wayne Buchanan officiating. The family received friends beginning at 1 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Interment was held in the Fork Mountain Cemetery.

Comey's family would like to thank the staff of the Waters at Roan Highlands for the loving care they provided.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alton Burleson, 75, of Valdese, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge in Morganton, following a brief illness.

Mr. Burleson was born July 13, 1942, in Avery County, to the late Arnold and Oma Burleson. He was a member of Zion Road Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife: Mary Ruth Huskins Burleson; a Son: Brian Burleson; and Brothers: Eddie, Arnold, Tony and Gary.

Survivors include his Sons: Rick and Dwayne Burleson, both of Valdese; his Grandchildren: Jimmy Bright (RJ) and Nichole Burleson, Daniel Burleson, Allison Burleson, Dakota Burleson, Josh Burleson, Chris Burleson, David Burleson, Jessica Burleson, and Hailey and Holly Bennett; his Great-grandchildren: Haley and Prestin Bright, Zachary Burleson, Pazliegh Burleson, Emily Burleson, Skylar Burleson and Lexie Burleson; also surviving are his Siblings: "Rabun" Ray Burleson, "Matavia" Ann Shuffler, Sandra Motley and Betty Johnson.

Interment took place at Forest Hill Cemetery in Morganton.

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Mr. Rabun Burleson, 75, of Valdese, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care, following a period of declining health.

Rabun was born July 13, 1942, in Avery County, to the late Arnold Burleson and Oma Thelma Cole Burleson. He was a retired painter by trade and was a loving father, grandfather and brother to all his family.

In addition to his Parents, he was preceded in death by his Brothers: Eddie, Tony and Alton Burleson. Survivors include his Children: April Renee Brank of Connelly Springs, Shane Alan Burleson of Hickory and Chasity La'Na Burleson of Catawba. Also surviving are his Sisters: Betty Johnson, "Matavia" Ann Shuffler and Sandra Motley.

Known as "The Burleson Triplets," Rabun, Alton and Matavia lived in the Hughes community with their family, and numerous cousins prior to moving to the Morganton/Valdese area in the early 1960s.

They attended Newland schools, and were known throughout the local area as "a talented and harmonizing singing trio," in addition to being a very industrious trio both in the bean and cabbage fields, plus herb gathering. Their beautiful harmonies and joyful countenance will be missed by those who knew them!