Janice Amanda Royster Burton

Janice Amanda Royster Burton of Scottsburg passed away on March 1, 2026 at the blessed age of 90. She was born in Halifax County on September 22, 1935 to the late Berkley Dodd Royster and the late Alma Collins Royster. She was married sixty-nine years to Thomas Morgan Burton who survives.

Janice was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she served as a past deacon. She was a devoted Duke fan, and an avid golfer. Janice believed in serving her community and did so by being Chair of the Halifax Women’s Committee from 1989-1995; Southside District Representative from 1996-2001; she also served on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and the Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom board during her reign and was Women’s State Chair.

In addition to her husband she is survived by one niece, Donna Royster Witmer of Salem, VA; sister-in-law, Mary Ann G. Royster of Salem VA; host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Alvin Dodd Royster.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Sean McGuire officiating. Burial to follow in church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.