Pamela Burton

Pamela Newell Burton, 68, of Denver, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be sorely missed by all who loved her.

Pam was born in Lexington, North Carolina on May 17th, 1951 to the late John and Ruby Newell and quickly started her training to become the Matriarch of the family, often being called a “Mother Hen”. She is survived by her loving husband, Tommy; daughters Becky Lambert, Anne Moore (Tim), and Kelly Burton; grandchildren Samantha Lambert, Tegan Moore, Taitum Moore, and Elijah Johnston; sister Ginger Hodges (Rick), brothers Johnny Newell (Kim) and Scott Newell (Laurie), as well as many nieces and nephews.

After retiring from AT&T, Pam enjoyed spending time working in her garden, watching the birds come and go at her many feeders, and refinishing furniture. She loved being by the water and could regulary be found by the pool, at the lake or on the beach. Pam believed her greatest acomplishments were her daughters and grandchildren and she spent as much time as she could with them. She also looked forward to every opportunity to be with her “girls group” playing Bunco and yearly trips to Maggie Valley with family. She lived for her dogs who gave her half the trouble her children did.

Visitation will be on Monday. October 28th, at Raymer Kempner Funeral Home in Huntersville from 10:00am until noon with a celebration of life immediately following. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 at Forest Lawn East in Matthews.

Donations can be made in her memory to the Humane Society of Lincoln County, or The Lincoln County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Amy's House) both of which were dear to her heart.