Virginia Burkett Durrett

Funeral services for Virginia B. Durrett will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Bethany Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tom Jackson officiating. Mrs. Durrett, age 91, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord Monday morning December 23, 2024, at her home in Prentiss. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at the church.

Virginia B. Durrett was born on November 7, 1933 in Jefferson Davis County to Homer L. and Sarah Rovertis Rayburn Burkett. She was a graduate of Prentiss High School where she also played basketball. A lifelong resident of Jefferson Davis County, Virginia began working for the Edward Hyman Company in June of 1955 at an entry level position and advanced to the position of plant manager, where she remained until the plant ceased operation in 1985.  

She enjoyed the outdoors, whether gardening or cultivating beautiful flowers and unique plants. She was happiest on her lawnmower, being able to see the tangible results of her labors.  Virginia also loved animals and her two furry companions, Albert and Bobby, were constant sources of joy and companionship in her life. Mrs. Durrett was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Hope and Roe Burkett; husband James W. Durrett; brother Jewette Burkett, as well as an infant brother, Maxie Harold Burkett.  Her memory will forever be cherished by her daughter, Nona Durrett of Prentiss.

Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com.