Jacquline Burleson, a cherished member and guiding light of her mountain community, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025 in her home. She was a woman of deep compassion, creative spirit, and unwavering strength, whose legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Jacquline moved to the Bakersville community as an adult, but quickly became one of its most beloved pillars. Through her boundless kindness, quiet strength, and fierce dedication, she helped shape and support the lives of those around her for decades.
A woman of many talents and endless generosity, she served her community as an EMT/Firefighter and as a trusted, long-time hairdresser. Whether responding to emergencies or offering a warm smile and open chair, she was always someone others turned to in both hardship and joy.
Her heart was also full of artistry and imagination. As an artist and antique collector, she found beauty in the old and the handmade, breathing life into everything she touched. At her beloved church, she poured that creative energy into designing beautiful, immersive sets for services and special events—especially for Vacation Bible School, where her work brought joy to generations of children. Her faith guided her daily, and she was deeply involved in church life, always willing to lend a hand, an idea, or a prayer.
More than anything, Jacquline was a caregiver—in every sense of the word. She was a devoted wife to the late Randy Burleson, a loving mother to Denise Black (Christopher), Joseph Avery Sharp (Jill), and the late Travis Sharp, and a stepmother to Crystal Turnbull. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren: Aubrey Sharp, Brandon Almeida (Brittany), Kaileigh Ridgley (Kevin), Alexis Almeida (Skylar), Austen Almeida (Amber), Gabriella Black, and Christopher Black Jr. and known as Murr. She was also a doting great-grandmother to four great-grandchildren: Chloe Ridgley, Kevin Ridgley, Nolan Ridgley, and Myles Almeida-Frazier.
Jacquline was the daughter of the late Mary-Elizabeth and Joseph Avery Fisher and was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Travis Sharp and brother, Larry Fisher (Ingrid).
Her home was always open, her advice always honest, and her love always unconditional. She was not just the heart of her family, but a role model to all who knew her. Her resilience, grace, and warmth will continue to inspire those who were lucky enough to be part of her life.
A celebration of her life will be held on July 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Fork Mountain Baptist Church. Jacquline will be cremated in accordance with her wishes. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to fork Mountain Baptist Church, or the charity of your choice in Jacquline’s name, honoring her enduring commitment to faith, community, and care.
Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to the website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Jacquline Burleson’s name and then you may sign her guestbook.
Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Burleson and is honored to be serving the Burleson family.
Jacquline’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing
