Sarah Louise Burford

Sarah Louise Burford, 78, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Ray and Virginia Saunders; and several brothers. Her surviving family includes her husband, Edward Eugene Burford; son, Mark Coleman; stepchildren, Timothy E. Burford and wife, Cynthia, and Sharon M. Mahala and husband, James; 2 grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Kimberly Burford, Christopher Mahala, and Benjamin Mahala; several nieces and nephews including, Melody Palmer and Preston Saunders; and sister-in-law, Clara Saunders. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton with Pastor Tommy Hurt officiating. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Burford family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral and Cremation Service in Salem, 540-389-5441.