Carla Nichole Burton May 12, 1988 - Nov 09, 2024 Carla Nichole Burton, age 36, passed away on November 09, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia. Born on May 12, 1988, in Hampton, Virginia, Carla touched the lives of all who knew her and will be forever remembered for her kind heart and unwavering love for her family. The memorial service will be held at Velocity Church, 3630 George Washington Memorial Hwy Yorktown, VA 23693 United States on Saturday November 23, 2024 at 11:00 In lieu of flowers we ...Read More
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