Donna Noel Harward-Burton

Donna Noel Harward-Burton, age 51, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born on December 29, 1971 in Norfolk, VA to Mary Ann and Samuel G. Harward Sr. Donna was a very loving, caring and passionate woman, who loved life.

Donna was the kind of mother and "adopted grandmother" everyone wished they had. She was a woman of many passions icluding reading, listening to music, history, anime, drama, art, and a love for animals.

Her sarcastic humor made her a joy to be around. She was loved by all who met her.

Donna was a daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert W. Burton Sr.; children, Bobby Burton Jr. and Victoria G. Burton; father, Samuel G. Harward Sr. She is also survived by Samuel G. Harward Jr.; Mary and Mike Seiligman; Christopher A. Harward Sr.; Kayla and Kristin Washburn (Aubrey and Makayla); Greg Hutchins, Vance Yearout; Parker and Carter Hanson; Trent Fogel; Heather Hanson; Laura Castellucci; and many others. She has gone on to join her mother, Mary Ann; and friend, Michelle Washburn.

Donna will be missed by all who knew her as she was the glue that held her family and friends together.