July 5, 1934 – July 12, 2019
BUXTON — Mildred Midgette Burrus, 85, of Buxton, NC died Friday, July 12, 2019, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
A native of Buxton, she was born July 5, 1934, to the late Annie Brown Gray Midgett and Warren Robinson Midgett.
A member of Lighthouse Assembly of God, Milly was active in the women’s ministry. She loved to cook, crochet, and sing but her happiest moments were found in feeding and spending time with her family.
Milly is survived by three sons, Dal Burrus, Danny Burrus and wife Olivia, and Darren Burrus; daughter-in-law, Renee Burrus; six grandchildren, Tyke, Cathy (Paul), Emilie (Shane), Ashley (Stephen), Adrian, and Daniel; seven great-grandchildren, Starr, Dirk, Morgan, Marshall, Ethan, Dallas, and Asher; and a special nephew, Dennis Gaskins (Pat).
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Dallas Burrus, Jr.; and her son, Donald Warren Burrus.
A funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Lighthouse Assembly of God with Rev. Eric Hinson officiating. A reception will follow at the Family Life Center. The family will receive friends and relatives Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lighthouse Assembly of God, PO Box 459, Buxton, NC 27920.
Twiford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
