SAMMY BURNETT 

Sammy Lou Dameron Burnett, 85, passed away on Feb. 19 surrounded by her loved ones.

Sammy was born in Lynchburg on May 9, 1939, a daughter of Robert Samuel Dameron and Mildred Motley Dameron.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Gordon “Tally” Burnett; beloved son David Burnett; brother Robert Dameron; sister Joanne Katwan; and granddaughter-in-law, Marlaina Burnett.
Sammy passionately served the fire department. Before moving to Buena Vista, Sammy and Tally lived in Forest where Tally was a founding member of the Forest Fire Department and Sammy was a founding member of the Forest Fire Department Auxiliary. Later, she was also a founding member of the Buena Vista Fire Department Auxiliary where she served for 57 years, holding various leadership positions. 

Sammy loved Buena Vista, and she was active in numerous organizations. She was a member of St. John’s United MethodistChurch and the Buena Vista Woman’s Club. Sammy was a loving and giving lady who never met a stranger. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone at any time. 

Sammy loved going to Nags Head and had many great times there. She also loved camping in her younger years. She told many stories about her beach and camping trips with friends and family. If asked who her favorite president was, she wasted no time in telling you that it was JFK. Sammy enjoyed reading and had numerous books about the Kennedy family. 
Sammy loved sports and could often be found at the ballfield or at a basketball game supporting the Big Blues or Little Blues. She really loved her Parry McCluer Blues. In youth, Sammy was a cheerleader and played softball. She was an avid sports fan and most of the time when you came in her house she’d be playing a ballgame. 
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Robbie Burnett (Linda); grandchildren Jason Burnett (Carolyn), Kevin Burnett (Lindsay), McKayla Burnett (Taylor), and Kennon Burnett;great-grandchildren Mariyah Burnett, Robert Burnett, Liam Burnett and Elisa Burnett; former daughter-in-law Ashley Burnett-Davis (Elgin); sister Susan “Dilly” Hartless (Joe); two special boys, Kaden Davis and Levi Buzzard; special cousin, Jimmy Williamson; and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sammy loved her family and countless friends. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. 
Thank you to Shenandoah Valley Health & Rehab center for the care given to her and for helping to make her comfortable. Instead of flowers, please make a donation to the Buena Vista Fire Department Auxiliary.

Visitation will be held at Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The funeral service will take place at Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Home on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.