Ruth Fairbanks Burnett

Ruth Fairbanks Burnett

May 8, 1929 - April 19, 2026

Ruth was one of five children, born on May 8,1929, to the late Chester and Agnes Fairbanks of Enfield New Hampshire. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Benifield Burnett; daughter, Shirley Sypolt; son-in-law, Russ Sypolt; grandson, Russel Sypolt; sister, Mary; brother, Arthur Fairbanks.

Ruth is survived by her son, Robert Burnett, wife Beth; two daughters, Sherry Taylor, husband, Rik, Terry Kerber, husband, Bill; three grandchildren, Michele Bolton, husband Matthew, Jason Sypolt, wife Nikki, and Ryan Sypolt, wife Kasey; great- grandchildren, Brody Bolton, Avery Bolton, Cheyanne Sypolt, Jaxon Sypolt, Grayson Sypolt and Houston Sypolt; sister, Gail McCall; brother, Lester Fairbanks.

Ruth was a life-long member of Keysville United Methodist Church. She was a member of Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron. Ruth was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and she especially enjoyed growing flowers and fruit trees of all kinds.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Condolences to the family may be sent to:

Beth Burnett

P.O. Box 25

Keysville, VA 23947

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements.