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Mrs. Burton is a resident of Berkley Town, Virginia. She and her husband have been together for 55 years. Despite living in Philadelphia for several years, Mrs. Burton has fond memories of Berkley Town from both childhood and current years. Below are some clips from an interview regarding her experiences in Ashland and in Berkley Town.
"I think we've gotten beyond fighting..."
"I hold nothing against anybody..."
"I do the most that I can with what I have..."
"I love working in the yard..."
"...Out there in the cold, on the rails..."
"...I never thought [we'd] come here to live..."
"I'm soon gonna be married 55 years..."
"I was making nineteen dollars a week in tips..."
"She has a brilliant mind..." - To see Virginia Shelton's page click here.
Mrs. Burton still resides in Berkley Town, Virginia. To watch the whole interview click here.