Barbara (Braddy) Burten

I am confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from this body, and to be present with the Lord.” - II Corinthians 5:8

It is with a shout of joy and a grateful heart that I say “see you in the morning” to all those I leave behind! For I knew that if this old earthly body gave out, that I had a building from God, eternal in the heavens, not made by man’s hands. I have overcome the world because my faith did not stand in the wisdom of man, but in the power of God. I thank God for my elevation because my purpose on this side of the world has been fulfilled. I pray that you will find comfort and peace in the still small voice of God saying, “I’m with you even until the end of the world.” May, the God of all comfort and sustain you, my loves, during the days ahead and until we meet again.

Mrs. Barbara Burten , Warthen , departed this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Conyers , GA. 

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12 P.M. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church , Warthen , GA.  Rev. Ronald Brawner officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. 
 

Mrs. Barbara Ann Burten was born on June 5, 1952, to the late Elton and Cornelia Braddy of Warthen, Georgia.

At an early age, Barbara joined Holly Spring Baptist Church in Warthen, Georgia, where she began her ifelong walk of faith. She attended Washington County Public Schools and was a proud member of the T.J Elder High School Class of 1970.

Barbara dedicated many years of service as a skilled seamstress, known for her talent, precision, and creativity. She later served faithfully as a Correctional Officer at Washington State Prison, where she retired after years of committed service.

In her quiet moments, Barbara found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved working crossword puzzles, shopping, watching her favorite shows-soap operas and Hallmark, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Mr. James Burten; four brothers, Mr. Milton Braddy, Mr. Arthur Braddy, Mr. Otis Braddy, and Mr. Roy Braddy; and four sisters, Ms. Carrie Lee Little, Ms. Mattie Pearl Braswell, Ms. Mary Poole, and Ms. Viola Braddy Little.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her devoted husband, Herman Burten; her beloved daughters, Ms. Teresa Burten Ingram and Ms. Tammie Burten; one loving sister, Ms. Eloise Braddy; two sisters-in-law. Mrs. Bertha Braddy and Mrs. Vivian (Joseph) Foster; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Edward (Eamie) Burten and Mr. Willie Fred Burten; six cherished grandchildren, Chris Davis, Tiara Burten, Kennedi Andrews, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Ingram, and Ahmere Ingram; two adored great-grandchildren, Shemar Robinson and Justin Burten; along with a host of other relatives and dear friends who will forever hold her memory in their hearts.

Mrs. Burten's legacy of love, faith, strength, and devotion to family will live on in all who knew her. 

Wheeler’s Funeral Home was entrusted with final arrangements. 

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