Obituary of Betty Jean Burleigh

Betty Jean Burleigh, 72, of Lynchburg, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, March 16, 2018 after a courageous battle of cancer for 14 years. Betty was a member of Living Water Ministries. She was the loving wife of Dale Burleigh who preceded her in death February 19, 2009. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rachel Lynn Burleigh and a brother, James Martin, Jr. Betty was survived by her two children, Melissa "Missy" Anderson and Bryan Burleigh; two grandchildren, Tiffany Neas and her husband Jonathan and J.D. Anderson; two great-grandsons, Levi and Hunter Neas; her sister, Nancy Lee Poe and her husband Clarence and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Diuguid Funeral Service, Waterlick Chapel, (434) 237-2722, with Pastor Mack Almond, officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome for visitation on Tuesday from 6:00 pm until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.