Dora Burleson Hartwell

June 2, 1943 - September 3, 2020

Dora Burleson Hartwell , age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at College Pines Health & Rehabilitation in Connellys Springs, NC. She was born on June 2, 1943 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Olin Burleson and the late Margaret Biggs Burleson. Dora had previously been employed in the Healthcare field Bayada Nursing and other health care facilities. She was of the Baptist faith and read her bible daily and loved to go to church. She loved elderly people and when she was able to get out, would take them to get groceries, out to eat, take them to church or anywhere they wanted to go. She was preceded in death by her Father, Olin Burleson; Mother, Margaret Burleson; Sister, Shirley Kay Burleson. Dora said she had the best family in the world and was glad our parents brought us up in a Christian home. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Brother, Douglas (Tresia) Burleson of Morganton, NC, Brother, Larry (Joyce) Burleson of Newland, NC, Brother, Sidney (Rita) Burleson of Limestone, TN, Sister, Barbara (George) Curtis of Morganton, NC, Sister, Daris (Curtis) Greenway of York, SC, A host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to health concerns, the family will be having a drive thru visitation from 1:00 until 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. As guests arrive at 1:00 pm you will enter the West parking lot entrance (Old Lowe's Side), where you will be directed for the route to follow. All visitors will please remain in their vehicles as they pass by the family. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm in the Yellow Mountain Cemetery with Pastor Tony Land officiating. Dora's favorite song "Amazing Grace" will be sung by Susan Land. Serving as pallbearers will be: Terry Burleson, Chris Burleson, Curtis Greenway, II, Shawn Burleson, Demry Burleson, Tommy Burleson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Hartwell family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Dora and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121