Loraine Burnette Trent
Loraine Burnette Trent, 93 of Rustburg, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
She was born on August 24, 1931 in Roanoke, daughter of the late Barney and Nannie Burnette.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, David E. Trent, Sr. and was the last of four children being preceded in death by, James E. Burnette, Kathleen B. Hunley and Shirley B. Witt.
Loraine was a member of New Chapel Baptist Church. She helped start the special education bus system for Campbell County Schools and was their first driver, driving for them for 27 years before her retirement. Prior to working for the school system, she worked at garment factories during the Korean war making nurses uniforms which was right up her alley as she was an excellent seamstress.
Left to cherish her memory are three sons, David E. Trent, Jr., Raymond A. Trent, and Tony D. Trent; three daughters, Marilyn T. Phalman (Thomas), Linda T. Laughlin (Darrell) and Carolyn F. Trent as well as seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother in law, Preston Witt.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at New Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials in Loraine’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.