Mrs. Ola Mae Burnette, age 85, of Old Fort passed away Thursday January 21, 2021 after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Burnette was born in McDowell County on April 11, 1935 to the late Joseph Otis Noblitt and Gerturude Grindstaff Noblitt. She was employed with McDowell County Schools as a cafeteria manager until her retirement.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin James Burnetter; two daughters, Rebecca Ann Burnette and Lynell Burnette; and brother, Herman O. Noblitt.
Surviving is her daughter Vicki Dyer and husband Kent of Old Fort. She is also survived by five sisters-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Salem Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Hawkins officiating.
Kirksey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Ola Mae Burnette.
