Miriam Burton

Miriam White Burton of Scottsburg, VA passed away October 5, 2015 at her home. She was born in Halifax County, VA on August 13, 1922. She was 93 years old. She was the child of the late Hampton White and the late Hattie Guill White. She was also married to the late Clinton Clyde "CC" Burton. She was an active member of Winns Creek Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and made flower arrangements and used her artistic talents for decorating the church. She was a member of the Parsons Bruce Art Association, Eastern Star, Halifax Womans Club, and Banister River Garden Club. She was an artist with much of her artwork on display in Halifax County and throughout the United States and even in Mexico. She had a painting and flower arrangement displayed in the Virginia Museum of Art. She also enjoyed sewing. For many years she owned and operated Triangle Florist in Halifax, VA. Miriam White Burton is survived by: Two Daughters Betty Burton of Scottsburg, VA Pat Riley of Scottsburg, VA Special Family Member John Courtney of Halifax, VA Three Grandchildren Mary Margaret Logan, Beth Logan McGaha and Jennifer Riley Dixon and Taft Dixon Great Grandchildren Tara Holsclaw, Gabriel Clay, John Clinton Francisco, Jay Francisco, Abigail Riley, and Rachel McGaha One Sister Catherine W. Womack of Halifax One Brother Jerry White of Hampton, VA ***Preceeded in death by*** One Grandson David Riley Six Brothers Ed White, Charlie White, David White, Wert Lee White, George White and Will White Infant Sister Ruby White One Granddaughter in-law Wendy Weddle Riley Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Winns Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Kopco and Rev. Barry Chambers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 7 until 8:30 P.M. at Winns Creek Baptist Church and other times at her home of 2082 Burton Road, Scottsburg, VA For memorials please consider the Winns Creek Baptist Church or The South Boston-Halifax County Museum. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.