HATTERASand RALEIGH, N.C. — Delores Burrus Conner, 90, of Hatteras andRaleigh, N.C., died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 in Avon. She was born onJuly 9, 1924 in Norfolk, Va., to the late Earl Palmer andBelle Harris of Norfolk. In addition to her parents, she waspreceded in death by her siblings, Earl Harris, Blanche Howle, ClaraSnider, Jennette Haynie, and Clarence Harris. She was alsopreceded in death by her first husband, Luther Dudley Burrus Jr., andher daughter, Reba Burrus Stokes.
Deloresis survived by her husband of 21 years, H.T. “Rough” Conner; Reba’s children, Dabni Shelton, Andrew Veal, and Courtni Rush; son, Dwight Burrus, and wife, Debbie, and their children, CharlieBurrus and Jessica Felice; daughter, Bonnie Williams, and husband,Charles, and their children, Matthew Williams and HannahDunavant; and son, L.D. “Buddy” Burrus and his children, CalebBurrus and Jordan Burrus.
Delores was proud to have had 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Deloresserved the community of Hatteras as the Postmaster where she retiredwith 30 years of service. She was a member of the Eastern StarChapter for many years. As a member of the Hatteras UnitedMethodist Church she served as Sunday School teacher, Sunday Schoolsuperintendent and choir member. Delores will be remembered for heralto voice. She never met a stranger and will always beremembered for her laughter and love for people andentertainment.
Amemorial service will be held at Hatteras United Methodist Church onSaturday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Ken Davenport and the Rev. JimHuskins. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the HatterasUnited Methodist Church’s Discretionary Fund or the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation.
Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
