Evelyn Burnett, age 86, of St Augustine, FL passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born in Dupont, GA January 6, 1935 to Asbury Rakestraw and Pearl Blount. She graduated from Glenn Academy in 1954. She worked for Southern Bell as an operator before she was married to John W. Burnett, Sr. in 1963 and moved to St. Augustine, FL. Together Evelyn & John raised 13 children - Linda (Bill) Bement, Beverly (Scott) Phillips, Lois (Charlie) Burrell, John W. (Charlene) Burnett, Jr., Don (Elaine) Burnett, David Burnett, Mary Kay (Harry) Colley, Tim Burnett, Steve (Joy) Burnett, Jane Burnett, Debbie (Billy) Masters, Becky (Mark) Nixon, and Nancy Burnett. She had 32 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Evelyn enjoyed singing in the choir and pretty much anywhere. She had a beautiful voice and could hit the highest notes. She loved gospel music, The Gaither Gospel Group, Perry Como, and Elvis Presley (You'll Never Walk Alone). She was a member of the McDowell Baptist Church where she loved her church family. Not only was Evelyn a sweet soul she also had a sweet tooth and had a fondness for banana pudding. She loved crocheting and gardening. She has made many booties and blankets for friends and grandchildren over the years.

Evelyn is preceeded in death by the love of her life, John W. Burnett, Sr.; daughter Ruth Jane Burnett; son David Burnett; son-in-law Billy Masters; grandson John Bement; grandson Steve Burnett, Jr.; sisters Annette and Quenette; and her parents.

Viewing will be at the Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 N, Dahlonega, GA Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM and graveside services will be held at Zion Baptist Church, 10509 Wolf Pen Gap Road, Suches, GA Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 4:00 PM with Mr. Don Burnett officiating.

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Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Hwy 19 N, Dahlonega, GA 30533