Avanelle "Abbie" Burris

Avanelle "Abbie" Burris, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Mrs. Burris was born October 6, 1934 in Stanly County to the late Howard Osborne and the late Leola Hahn Osborne.

A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 202 N. 2nd Street  in Albemarle officiated by Rev. Harold McDonald and Rev. Jacob Waltrip.  A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.

Survivors include husband of 59 years, Wayne Burris of Albemarle; son, Mark Burris of Charlotte; daughter, Sarah Butts and husband Tommy of Charlotte; and grandchildren, Samuel and Benjamin Butts.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Burris family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com