Bonnie Burchette

Mrs. Bonnie Holder Burchette, age 89, of Thurmond passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Pruitt Health. She was born May 23, 1930 in Surry County to William Verlin and Bessie Tucker Holder.

Mrs. Burchette was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Phosie Cockerham, Betty Guyer; brothers, Fred Holder, Roger Holder, Quenton Holder, Raymond Holder; and grandson, Matthew Johnson.

Survivors include: her loving husband of 70 years, Howard Burchette of the home; son, David Burchette and wife Mary of State Road; daughter, Becky Johnson and husband Bill of North Wilkesboro; brother, Reeves Holder of Elkin; sisters, Emily Southard of Elkin; Wilda Gentry of Blowing Rock; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pruitt Health for their care.