Annie Mae Bland, 82, passed gently from her earthly life Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

She was born January 17, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Jodie A. Bland and Annie Green Bland. In addition to her parents Annie Mae was preceded in death by many sisters and brothers.

Annie Mae is survived by her son, Tony Ray Burckhard and his wife, Julie; daughter, Judith Ann Bland Weston; brother, David Bland; three step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; and many, many nieces and nephews.

Annie Mae was a joy to be around. She loved laughter, speaking what was on her mind, and dressing up with hats and pretty clothes. In years past Annie Mae enjoyed knitting and sharing items that she made.

The graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Riverview Memorial Park with Reverend Merrell McKoy conducting the service. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.

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A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.