Nancy Louise Burnette

Nancy Louise Scott Burnette passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2026 at Bedford County Nursing Home, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on September 14th, 1938, in Bedford, Virginia, the daughter of the late Henry Dew Scott and Mabel Bibb Scott. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years Robert G (Bob) Burnette, Jr. in 2014. She was also preceded in death by her brothers H. Peronneau Scott, Neil Scott, William Scott, and Don Scott, and sister, Barbara S. Witt. She is survived by one brother, Douglas (Eun Soon) Scott and sister-in-law Suzanne Scott.

She leaves behind three sons: Robert Scott (Linda) Burnette, William “Bill” D. (Cheryl) Burnette, and Retired MSGT. Jeffrey A. (Karen) Burnette. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Matthew (Beth) Burnette, Ryan (Kelly) Burnette, Tyler (Kristen) Burnette, Dylan (Brooke) Burnette, Erin Burnette, and Zachary Burnette, and six great-grandchildren: Noah Burnette, Emma Burnette, Savannah Burnette, Lyndsey Burnette, Callan Burnette, and Harper Burnette.

Nancy graduated from Bedford High School in 1957. She was a substitute teacher in Bedford County Schools for over 30 years. Nancy was very active in her community and held many positions at Oakland United Methodist Church in Goode, Virginia; most notably, the position of church treasurer for at least 25 years.

The most important thing in her life, besides her church, was her family. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother (Nana), and great-grandmother. She enjoyed baking homemade sourdough bread and her famous pound cakes. Nancy also loved to sing in Oakland UMC’s choir where she knew every song and melody by heart. Feeding and watching the hummingbirds outside her home brought Nancy tremendous joy. She and Bob always enjoyed their yearly trips to Carolina Beach to meet up with old friends and go fishing. Nancy was so proud of her sons and she was their biggest supporter. She will be missed.

Nancy’s family would like to express their gratitude to all of the staff at the Bedford County Nursing Home for their excellent care over the last 8 years. Those who wish to remember her can contribute to Oakland Community Church, 2465 Goode Station Road, Goode Va 24556 or the Forest Fire Department, PO Box 140, Forest, VA 24551.

Graveside Services will be conducted at Virginia Memorial Park on Thursday, July 9th at 11AM , with the Reverend David Drinkard officiating, with burial to follow. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.