Julia Elizabeth Burnett
October 28, 1934 - February 6, 2025
Julia Elizabeth Burnett, age 90, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Born in Pulaski, VA on October 28, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Maggie (Miller) Sturdivant. Julia was once the owner of Judy’s Sub Shop. After selling the sub shop, she went on to work at Wilmington Plastics then to PellPort Medical Center, where she worked in housekeeping until retiring in 1992.
Julia enjoyed venturing out to yard sales and local flea markets; Cowtown was a favorite of hers. She also enjoyed making festive Christmas candy and delicious apple butter. Julia was a proud member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Above all else, she was cherished time getting to create lasting memories with her family.
In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Zylman C. Burnett; and siblings, Robert Sturdivant Jr. and Elsie Sturdivant. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Burnett (Mable) and Bruce Burnett (Emma); daughters, Lenora Eckstein, Enola Burnett and Holly Ricchiuti; stepsons, Ronald Burnett (Donna) and Denny Ratcliffe (Naomi); sister, Nancy Gobble (Cecil); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
Any family members or friends who are unable to attend the service for Julia can live stream the service by clicking here.
Joanne Ward
Mrs. Burnett truly an Angel on earth!! So many sweet memories! Love and miss her🙏🏻
Denny Ratcliffe and family
Condolences to the family! One of the kindest persons I ever knew.
CURTIS BURNETT
Aunt Judy was a very special lady. She was always there for anyone who needed
help or just someone to talk to. She was one of the best cooks I’ve ever known. She
had many recipes selected in the news papers. Will miss her very much.
Betty Burnett
Aunt Judy, I don’t even know where to begin. You were like a second mom to me when we were younger. We spent more time together than I spent with my own mom. We lived close and were always doing things together either shopping going to auctions in Pa. or just visiting each other with the kids. We were pregnant at the same time me with Vicki in Feb. and you with Holly in July. You were the best cook and I learned a lot about cooking from you. You were always there when I had questions about cooking, baking or even life at times. You always told me that Curt was always your favorite nephew. Him and Uncle Zyl were also very close. I know kids grow up everyone moves on with life. We get busy, life changes for everyone. I just wish as we aged we could have stayed as close as we were back then and I’m so sorry for that. But I know where you are and when I get there I know you will be there waiting for me. I will always LOVE YOU as my friend and my aunt. Your niece by marriage. Betty Burnett
Dreama C Leone
What can anyone say Aunt Judy, you were the best Aunt anyone could ever ask for. Always coming to the Liberty Fellowship yard sale the I worked at. I always loved seeing you come there. Johnny visited you a lot and you always sent him home with apple butter or candy for us. So much appreciated. I remember you and Mom always trading recipes. You taught me how to make potato salad and to this day, everyone wants me to make it all the time. I know where you are and I know you are so happy now with God, sitting by his side. You will never have any more pain in this life and that is a wonderful blessing. Love you Aunt Judy.
Clyde Aaron Burnett
Aunt Judy was a very special to me. She was like a second mother. She was kind and caring, she always wanted to make sure that everyone was taken care of. She was a very strong believer in the power of prayer and God. I had the wonderful opportunity to attend church with her. My heart and prayers out to my cousins in this time of grief.
Mare conner
One of the sweetest ladies i know we love you always and will miss you dearly
Judy Glenn
Judy,
There are to many early memories that were made in your home. Sunday dinner on the kitchen table, making sure everyone and anyone who came in was happy and fed. If any of us left hungry, it was our own fault. Even sending enough home to give the girls and us another meal the next day.
Even though it has been a bit of time since I last visited, I have kept up on you through Melody.
I know your love and your heart for all your family and I know that your most precious love for your Lord. I know you are there with him and that you join all the rest of your family who went before you. Be at peace in all the glory. You deserve all the crowns.
Debbie Bryan
Mrs. Burnett was a sweet woman I loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed.
Patricia Burnett
Aunt Judy – such a beautiful person, I will never forget visiting you from time to time in Delaware, you always went out of your way to treat us special and you were so sweet to my children Josh and Jessica. We will miss you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time.
Wanda Prado
Mrs Burnett was a very sweet lady. She always welcomed us into her home.She was so kind and caring to all of us.She truly is an angel and will be missed.Sending love and hugs to her family.
Larry & Brenda Dingess
Sweet and Loving, Dear Friend.
Earle Bedwell
Very sorry for your loss prayers for the family
Deby Linkous
Aunt Judy was and has been an extremely important person in our lives. Unfortunately, the last time I spoke with her was when my daddy (her nephew) had passed. Heaven has definitely gained extremely beautiful angel. Send love and prayers to the rest of the family.
Patricia Lewis
Sis I am soon sorry for your loss. I loved your mother and how she always remembered me whenever I would see her out and about.
💔❤️
Natalie, Jason, Zachary and Owen
Granny Judy was the sweetest and kindest granny. Her love for us and God never faltered. Her food was always delicious and her hugs were strong. We love you granny Judy.
Rene
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Laura J Betts
To all the brunettes and family members I’m very sorry to hear the passing of your mother my thoughts and prayers are with you God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Donna Norris-Grant
Judy, you are one of Gods angels on earth. Thank you for all your special blessings
Donnajean
Julia was a most precious friend and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ! You will be sorely missed. Heavens gain is our loss. Forever in our hearts
Brenda Fowlkes Holland
So glad I was able to watch Judy’s service. Such a sweet service for a sweet lady.
Danny Evans
So sorry for everyone’s loss, sissy , Naru and azia are family to me and losing your mom at any age is hard, my condolences are with the whole Burnett family during this difficult time ❤️
Donna Burnett
It is with such sadness that we laid my mother-in-law (Mom) to rest. She was definitely a disciple of God – living her life in the light of Jesus. I doubt I will ever meet another person who loved and served Jesus the way she did. She will be missed by so many. Rest Peacefully Mom. 😢💔
Donna A. Knight
Bruce and I send our deepest sympathies on the passing of such a dear sweet lady. I’ve been missing seeing her at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Prayers for all who will be adjusting to life without her.