Mrs. Mary Lee Burkeen, age 87, of Dexter, Kentucky died Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House.
Mrs. Burkeen was born January 10, 1933 to the late Robert Lee “R.L.” Wallace and Mary Ruth Futrell. She was also preceded in death by her daughter in law, Susan Burkeen; and one grandchild. She was a member of the Palestine United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband, Rufe “Bill” Burkeen, Jr.; daughters, Diane Norwood (Phil) and Laura Mitchuson; sons, Larry Burkeen (Sandy) and Mikeal Burkeen; brother, Robert Wallace (Elaine); seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 10:30am Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home with Rev. Robert McKinney officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elm Grove Cemetery and friends may visit from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday at the Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Palestine United Methodist Church, 2356 Palestine Church Road, Dexter, KY 42036 or Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Online condolences: www.yorkfuneralhome.com
Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.