Leona Miller Burnsed

Mrs. Leona Miller Burnsed, age 68 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 8, 2020 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. Mrs. Burnsed was born March 26, 1952 to the late Farice Franklin Miller and the late Vera Cain Miller. Mrs. Burnsed, a native of Jeff Davis County, served as a dedicated member of the ministry of WULS Radio 103.7 FM Solid Gospel since it's beginnings alongside her husband, Wyndel Burnsed, to whom she was married for 51 years. As the Executive Vice President of WULS Radio, she served local and national ministries across the USA such as Joyce Meyer Ministries, John Hagee Ministries, Kenneth Hagin Ministries and many others through the station. She was a gift and a blessing to all those who truly knew her. She was a person of truth and integrity as well as a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother and so much more, whose family and friends alike look forward to seeing again, as we declare: Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord, Come, Lord Jesus Come! She was preceded in death by her parents: Farice Franklin (F. F.) Miller and Vera Cain Miller: 4 siblings: Brother, Farice Franklin Miller, Jr., Sister, Nellie M. Nobles, Brother, Frank Miller and Sister: Alice M. Dowling and a Son-in-Law, Jonathan Fuller Survivors include: Her Husband of 51 Years: Wyndel Burnsed of Douglas, GA 3 Daughters and Sons-in-law: Susan and Scott Bender, Nancy Fuller who was married to the late Jonathan Fuller, and Candace and Bob Billotte all of Douglas, GA 9 Siblings: Sisters and Brother-in-Law: Ruby M. and Bobby Blanton, Martha M. Longwith and Patsy M. Poole Brothers and Sisters-in-Law: Noah and Ann Miller, Vernon and Dianne Miller, Allen Miller, Ben Miller and Avin Miller. Several Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and many friends from all over. 11 Grandchildren: Hannamarie Bender, Olivia B. Bensberg, Zachary Bender, Bay Bender, Erika Diamond, Michael Fuller, Katelyn Fuller, Abigail Waldron, Jon Fuller, Wyatt Billotte and Wesley Billotte. The funeral service will be Friday morning, December 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Musgrove officiating. The interment will follow at Satilla Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday morning, December 11, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour at Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home. Active Pallbearers for the service: Jonathan Fuller, Jonathan Sayer, Rev. Cliff Kirkland, David Smith Rev. Byron Griffis, Jason Fuller and Jerry Rowland. Please note: due to COVID-19, attendees are asked to observe six foot social distancing at the chapel service and at the interment. Please wear your mask for safety precautions and in accordance with CDC guidelines. We do not furnish masks. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Leona Miller Burnsed

March 26, 1952 - December 8, 2020