Burke, Eldean Thornton
Eldean Thornton Burke, 87, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her home in Christiansburg surrounded by her loving family. She was a longtime member and secretary of Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church and worked at Thornton’s Greenhouse in Snowville.
Eldean was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Gladys Phillips; and husband, Harold Thornton.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Ronald Lee Burke; children, Brenda Roop and Jack, Elaine Snuffer and Benny, Randy Thornton and Christy, and Darrell Thornton and Annette; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jerry Harper; grandchildren, Kim Vaughn and Mark, Christie Thornton, Jamie Thornton, Ashley Thornton, Michelle Collins and Delbert, Shauna Farrington and Brian, and Nicole Crowder and John; step grandchildren, Tammy Surface and Alan, and Brad Roop and Jenni; 15 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; nephew, Shane Harper; care givers, Trea, Fannie, Stacey, Natasha, Kathy, Tammy, Julia and Crystal; church family; and many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for all the love and compassion given to Eldean.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church in Snowville with Rev. Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin.
The Burke family is in the care of the Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
February 6, 2024 @ 8:05 am
Dear Darrell and Family,
Mom and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mother, “Mommy”.
She was a beautiful lady inside and out who loved her family dearly. We know you will miss her so much. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Sharon Woods Croy and Marcella Woods