Julia Ann Pritchard

Family/Spouse: Wilson Lafayette Burleson. Wilson (son of William M. Burleson and Hannah A. Poore) was born on 9 Apr 1846 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 25 Jan 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Wilson Lafayette Burleson on 5 Oct 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Wilson (son of William M. Burleson and Hannah A. Poore) was born on 9 Apr 1846 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 25 Jan 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ruth Swann about 1910. Ruth was born about 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Liddia married Marion Cicero Knight on 28 Aug 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Marion was born on 28 May 1888 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Jan 1972 in Skagit County, , , Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Missouri married Wesley "Wess" Jones on 25 Dec 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Wesley was born about 1896 in North Carolina, , , ; died after 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown Gentleman. Unknown was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myra married Samuel Lee Heaton, Jr. about 1910 in North Carolina, , , . Samuel was born on 28 Nov 1885 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 14 Oct 1969 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Oscar M. Burleson about 1924 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Oscar was born about 1892 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1982 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vessie Jones Freeman, age 99, of Newland, NC passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, NC.

She was born on June 15, 1920 in Avery County, a daughter of Wesley Jones and Missouri Burleson Jones.

Vessie was a member of Powdermill Baptist Church, where she was a former church secretary, and had sang with church quartets. She enjoyed flower gardening and cooking, especially her famous chocolate pies. Her later years were spent reading her Bible and praying for others.

Although she was a home-body, she loved visitors. She had a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her and enjoyed her family, but her greatest love was the Lord and her church. She was always looking for the Lord to return.


She was preceded in death by her Father: Wesley Jones; Mother: Missouri Jones; her Husband: Calvin John Freeman; two Sisters: Nelle Helen Ollis and Maxine Gertrude Brown; and a Son-In-Law: Christopher Nolan Henley.

Vessie leaves behind to cherish her memory her Daughter: Gerry Henley; a Grandson: Chris Henley; and a Granddaughter: Monica Kritz (Rev. Jason), all of Spruce Pine; a Niece: Brenda Turbyfill (Melvin); and two Great-Nephews: Bob and Sherrill Turbyfill, all of Newland.

Funeral services and burial for Vessie Jones Freeman will be private.

Vessie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Spruce Pine, N.C. - Sam Lester Heaton Jr., 85, of Avery County, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, following a long illness.

He was the son of the late Samuel L. Heaton Sr. and Myra Burleson Heaton.

Sam worked for Harris Mining Company for 41 years, becoming Plant Superintendent. He proudly served as Sunday School Superintendent at Pine Grove United Methodist Church for 10 years. Sam loved to work in his garden and yard, enjoying the beauties of spring.

Among those welcoming Sam into heaven were his parents; brother, Wilson Heaton; his only daughter, and son-in-law, Truda Myra Heaton Murchison and Dan S. Murchison.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, one week, and two days, Wilma Greene Heaton; only granddaughter, Samantha Page Murchison, of Winston-Salem; sisters, Lottie Ollis and Anna Lee Baird. of Spruce Pine; eight nieces; two nephews; and a host of beloved friends and family.

The family will receive friends at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove UMC. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. The interment will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery.

Pastors Ken Anderson, John Duvall, and Paul Davenport will officiate. Sam's nephews and great-nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to recognize the men of Pine Grove and Dr. Jim Thompson as honorary pallbearers.

Sam was a devoted husband, loving father, special Pappy, dear uncle, and true friend. He will be missed and loved forever.

Samuel married Wilma Greene on 4 Apr 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Wilma (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Greene and Gertrude Rhyne) was born about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Sep 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lottie Heaton Ollis, age 95, of Spruce Pine, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine.

Born on Aug. 1, 1924, in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Myra Burleson Heaton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her Husband: Ted Ollis, who passed away in 1996. Also preceding her in death were her Brothers: Wilson Heaton and wife, Rose, and Sam Heaton and wife, Wilma; her Sister: Anna Lee Baird and husband, Glenn; and her Son-in-law: Robert Taylor.

Lottie was a member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church. She loved her grandchildren and taking care of them. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, camping and riding motorcycles. She was a collector of salt & pepper shakers. She also enjoyed attending concerts and listening to country music artist George Jones, and indulging in one of her great pleasures, Reese's Cups.

Left to cherish her memories are her Son: Ted Ollis of Bakersville; her Daughters: Denise Pittman and husband, George of Spruce Pine and Linda Taylor of Spruce Pine; her Grandchildren: Bob Taylor and wife, Victoria, Dan Taylor and wife, Meredith, Chase Pittman and wife, Ashely, and Teddianne Ollis Broadbent and husband, Jared, all of Spruce Pine; her Great grandchildren: Zach Taylor, Hannah Hoilman-Montgomery, Ted H. Broadbent, and Riley Broadbent, all of Spruce Pine; and her Great great grandchild: Landon Montgomery of Spruce Pine.

The funeral service for Lottie Ollis was held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Howard officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends was held from 1 p.m. to the service hour on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the church. Interment will be in the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Lottie married Ted Townsend Ollis about 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ted (son of Jonathon Wilburn Ollis and Lucy Ann Huskins) was born on 6 Nov 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 25 Sep 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna Lee Heaton Baird, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 11th, 2018, at the Brian Center. Anna was born in Spruce Pine on Aug. 2, 1926, to Sam and Myra Burleson Heaton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Baird; two brothers: Sam Heaton (Spruce Pine) and Wilson Heaton (Virginia Beach) a son-in-law, Howard Henline (Spruce Pine). She was also preceded in death by her in-laws: Rose Heaton and Ted Ollis as well as a niece, Truda Murchison.

She is survived and will be greatly missed by her daughters: Glenda Pittman and her husband, Butch, of Newland and Barbara Henline of Spruce Pine. She leaves behind five grandchildren: Laura Lee Pittman of Morganton, Bruce Pittman and wife, Tracy, of Linville, David Pittman and wife, April, of Newland, Gregg Henline and wife, Lisa, of Spruce Pine and Dianne House of Lexington, S.C. She also leaves behind nine great-grandchildren: Michael Pittman, Bryce Pittman, Cara Van der Bauwede and husband, Franck, Ellie and Caitlin Pittman, Christopher Henline and wife, Kylie, Amber Henline, Brad House, Jason House and wife, Cherie and two great, great-granddaughters: Olivia House and Caroline Van der Bauwede. She is also survived by her precious sister, Lottie Ollis and sister-in-law, Wilma Heaton. Several nieces and nephews also survive and include Linda Taylor, who was more like a daughter to her.

Anna was a member of Pine Grove and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches. Sunday was her favorite day of the week because it was church day. She wrote poetry, even winning prizes and having a poem published. She wrote and sang songs, played the guitar and loved to crochet. She made bedspreads, angels and even made dresses to resemble outfits worn in her favorite movie "Gone With The Wind."

She was completely blind as a little girl for two years, then legally blind until the Lions Club paid for her to have a cornea transplant at Baptist Hospital when she was in her 50's. She was thrilled to see patterns on her wall paper and lips move on T.V. shows. Her favorite thing to do was ride and look at the mountains since she could never get her driver's license. She would always say, "It's a beautiful day," even if it was pouring the rain. She appreciated her sight so much, it made it so much sadder to see her lose that sight again in an accident when she was 88. She was able to take several trips with her husband, Glenn, and other family members, including an airplane flight. She was proud to achieve her GED while her daughter, Glenda, taught classes for it. She had quit high school in 11th grade because losing the two years when she was blind put her behind others in age. She was an inspiration for many (taking several into her home to care for). She will now know "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be," her favorite song, and join her beloved husband, Glenn.

A celebration of her life was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, in Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Linda Taylor and Rev. John Howard officiated. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.