Obituary of Yvonne Burt

Yvonne Burt departed this life peacefully on May 17, 2013, one day after celebrating her 50th birthday. The viewing (12:00 - 1:00) and funeral service (1:00 - 3:00) will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Hilltop Freewill Baptist Church, 10212 Fayetteville Road, Fuquay-Varina. The family will be receiving visitors at 800 Gibney Drive, Apt. 104, Raleigh, NC.

Yvonne was born on May 16, 1963 in Raleigh, NC to Barbara Rogers Burt and Thomas Ivan Burt, both of whom preceded her in death. As the mother of two daughters, Gwendolyn and Mary, Yvonne actively supported her children. She was particularly proud of her only grandchild, Myron, who was the light of her life.

Yvonne was known for her ability to make others laugh. She joined and was baptized at St. John's AME Zion Church, Raleigh, NC at an early age. She was an active member of the choir at St. John's AME Zion Church. She maintained her membership there until 2005 when she joined the Hilltop Freewill Baptist Church in Fuquay --Varina.

Although she passed after an extended illness, she maintained a positive outlook, always embracing life. Yvonne attended William G. Enloe High School. She worked at J. C. Penney for several years until her health complications forced her to leave the workforce. Even while disabled, Yvonne worked diligently for the betterment of others. She was an active member of the Raleigh Safety Club's Weed and Seed Program and the Save a Seed Program. She was also a Neighborhood Block Captain. In fact, much of her life was dedicated to the uplift of her community and her family.

Even as she suffered through health complications during the past two years, she enjoyed sharing jokes and bringing light to those she encountered. This was particularly noteworthy during her time at Hospice of Wake County, Heartland Hospice, and Kindred Rehabilitation where she became the favorite of her caretakers. Yvonne will always be remembered for her sense of humor and the joy she took from the simple things in life.

Yvonne is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Renee Burt and Mary Elizabeth Burt, both of Raleigh, NC; her grandson, Myron Edward Burt of Raleigh, NC; three sisters, Jacqueline Burt Scott (Kevin) and Andreanna Burt Wilson, both of Richmond, VA; and Virginia Burt Marks (Gerald ) of Raleigh, NC; one brother, Thomas Ivan Burt, Jr., of Raleigh, NC; two nieces, one nephew, and a host of other family and friends.