Valinda J. Burt

Funeral Recording

Due to COVID, many people were not able to attend the funeral. The recording from the funeral can be referenced below.

https://youtu.be/frsSDU-0pBk

Virtual Repass

Due to COVID, we hosted a virtual ‘open mic’ experience for family, friends, colleagues, and those who have met Valinda to express their love for her. The experience was hosted by the JumpStart Advisory Group using Zoom. The recording from the event can be referenced below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/LnYxieMNKtm1pqaVFhSyAWa2WYfIlanmqw7_yM3l1r5imvXdOVtMpGNBu-AfsVfN.PMTxN9If0qgKQJ98

Video Montage

As a digital expression of love for Valinda, family, friends, colleagues, and others created a video montage. The recording from the event can be referenced below. https://share.vidday.com/o-qr2r6e?v=6a54bca8-dd3d-483b-a7e0-42c4ceb0e540

Musical Tribute to Valinda by Stephani Parker

Spend My Life with You (Performed at Wedding)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUcOE4CFraA

Musical Tribute to Valinda by Stephani Parker

Heaven Got a Good One

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-470138646/heaven-got-a-good-one-original?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1

Musical Tribute to Valinda by Stephani Parker

Walking

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-470138646/walking-mary-mary-cover?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1

On Monday, February 8, 2021, Valinda Burt, a loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 43. Born in Indianapolis, IN, to John and Jean Stevenson, Valinda grew up in a close Christian home amongst her sisters Machon, Rolanda, and LaThelma. Their home was filled with tremendous joy as they relished their time and experiences with each other daily.

Valinda lived her life as the ultimate caregiver with the number one priority being a mother extending continuous love for her children, Jalen, Ava, and Eden.

Valinda lived an active life including dance, softball, traveling, experiencing many things, and engaging with many friends and family.  She grew up as a member of Sanders Temple Church of Christ and has been a member of the Traders Point Christian Church for several years.

After graduating from North Central High School in 1996, Valinda became a mother (Jalen) and went on to attain a BS in Business (Accounting with a concentration in Computer Information Systems) from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2000.  Valinda received scholarships from General Motors and minority achievers.  While at Indiana University, Valinda was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Diversity Business Club.

Motivated to love and provide for Jalen, Valinda initially started a successful career in tax compliance at Ernst & Young, a global accounting, tax, consulting, and advisory firm.  As her career progressed over 10 years, she leveraged her skill set to serve Sanders Temple Church of God in Christ in an accounting capacity.

On September 11, 2003, Valinda Stevenson and John Burt were married leading to the next phase of life including years of great experiences and memories.  In addition to Valinda’s focus on being a mother and wife, she also leveraged her professional skills to support the JumpStart Advisory Group and was a 50/50 member of Stevenson Burt & Assoc, a family business.

Later in life after having additional children (Ava and Eden) as well as suffering the death a child (Levi), Valinda was driven to change her career purpose to align with her way of life as a caregiver.   While continuing to be a mother, wife, and working part-time, Valinda attained a nursing degree from Marian University.

As a nurse at Indiana University Riley Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Valinda regularly encouraged families influenced by her belief, faith, and own journey with life challenges in general, but specifically in the NICU.  Valinda personally experienced multiple pre-mature births in her own life, including one with a 3-month stay in the NICU.  Additionally, Valinda personally experienced a stillborn.

Valinda was an active volunteer at the Oaks Academy since 20014 engaged in educational and life experiences specific to her daughters, but also the broader community.   She frequently attended Lauds or chapel, was a Family Tree Organization leader and a go-to chaperone for many local and out-of-town field trips.  She was among the first asked to serve on the CEO Advisory Council and even during the depths of her illness, she contributed to meetings.

She regularly encouraged teachers and staff, and always provided the support, care, and love for the Oaks community that promoted the culture of all being known and loved in the classroom, hallways, extracurriculars and field trips.

Valinda was preceded in death by her son, Levi John Thomas Burt.  Valinda is survived by her husband of 17 years, John Burt; children, Jalen Stevenson, Ava Burt, Eden Burt; parents, John and Jean Stevenson; sisters, Machon Stevenson, Rolanda Brown and Ronald Brown (husband), LaThelma Neberieza (husband, Nicholas Neberiza), Carmen Burt (sister-in-law), in-laws, John Burt Sr. and Carolyn Burt; nieces, Morgan Brown, Lacy Neberieza, and Leah Neberieza; nephews, KyRhee Burt-Page, Akobie Woodley, and Daniel Lee Kyle Burt; and grand dog, Pascal.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 17th from 10am-12pm at Traders Point Christian Church, 6590 S Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, IN 46075.  Funeral service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of four important causes to Valinda and her family.   Additional details will be provided soon.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of four important causes to Valinda and her family.   Additional details will be provided soon.

The Oaks Academy

The Oaks Academy is a Christ-centered school that exists to provide a rich, classical education to children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, preparing them to succeed in a rigorous secondary educational program and to demonstrate spiritual, social, and emotional maturity.

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

Its mission is to eliminate cancer’s burden in Indiana and beyond.

To create an expanding community of researchers and health professionals who conduct outstanding translational research, provide excellence in education, and deliver high quality patient-centered care.

Riley Children’s Health (Indiana University Health)

Our goal is to provide you and your family with every available resource so that you can focus on the most important thing: loving your child. At Riley at IU Health, we strive to provide the best care for your baby while also delivering well-rounded support to you and your growing family.

In addition to comprehensive family support, Riley at IU Health offers the most advanced neonatology services in Indiana. Our 60-bed NICU is one of Indiana’s only comprehensive Level IV NICU nurseries, providing the highest level of care available for all neonatal patients needing specialized treatment options.

JumpStart Acts of Kindness

Our mission is to engage individuals and organizations on a journey of continuous improvement addressing education and awareness, financial stability and wealth, workforce progression, and optimal decision-making for diverse individuals and organizations.