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Carolyn Bursby Obituary

Carolyn Joyce Bursby

BUCYRUS: Carolyn Joyce Bursby of 38 Bucyrus Plaza went to be with the Lord following her second bout with cancer on Monday at 1:55 pm. Carolyn was born November 22, 1938 in Honaker VA to the late Paul Richardson and Norma Ruth (Honaker) Richardson Seckel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughters, Connie Noggle and Brenda Combs; brother, Roger Richardson; and son-in-law, Mike Shumate.

Carolyn is survived by husband of 42 years, Ray Bursby; children, Rhonda (Larry) Steiger, Bucyrus, Angie (Jamie) Williams, Clarksville, TN, Greg (Sharon) Bursby, Erin, TN; her honorary son, Robert Zorns and wife Annisa, Bucyrus; son-in-law, Mike Combs, Bucyrus; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, James (Chris) Richardson, Bucyrus, David (Beth) Richardson, Sterling, OH, Douglas (Rhonda) Richardson, Bucyrus; sisters, Mary (Larry) Tate, Springfield, TN, Judy (Rick) Davidson, Bucyrus, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Carolyn was a homemaker and retired business owner. She moved to Bucyrus five years ago from Clarksville, TN. Carolyn loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as life. She enjoyed flowers, birds, movies, shopping, going out to eat, and playing bingo.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10:00 am in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Stewart officiating, burial will be in Brokensword Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The family suggests memorials be made to family through the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com

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Published by Telegraph-Forum on Aug. 10, 2011.

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Rhonda Steiger

August 17, 2011

Thank- You Everyone for the kind words you have sent about Mom,I will Miss her ever so much .She came back 5 Yrs ago to live in Bucyrus and I was so Happy to have her here and will Miss and alway Love Her. Rest in Peace Mom and I Love You!!! Rhonda

August 15, 2011

We learned yesterday of Joyce's passing and are reminded how much we have missed by not being in touch as we were in years gone by. Family-though far away-will always be family in our hearts and we are thinking of all of you today and pray for God's comfort to each of you. Time, family and friends all pass too quickly but love and good memories always remain. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. (Aunt Dorothy and Uncle June Meadows Family)

Wilma Jean Meadows Pruner, Lebanon, Virginia

The Sholar Family

August 14, 2011

My love anf prayers to all of you, she was a great person , she always made me laugh.I know it is a hard thing to ever have to go through, but know she is no longer suffering and is resting with God, she is pain free and happy!! Remember it is never " goodbye" it is "see ya later" ....

Mitchell Perry

August 12, 2011

Sorry for your loss

Toma Harigle

August 10, 2011

Rhonda Larry Debbie and Doug
We are so sorry...Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Toma and Gary Harigle
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Monya Cline

August 10, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Sheila's Gang with Dad (Fred) and Betty

Sheila Burnside

August 10, 2011

Mary, Jim, Judy, Dave, Doug, Rhonda, Angie,Greg, and all of your Families...It is with a heavy heart that I write this to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of a Dear Sister, Mother , and Grandmother to all of you. I know there are many broken hearts and tears and I wish there was something I could say or do to take away your pain. But, when I think of the peace that Joyce now has, that she can breath without pain, that she is Rejoicing to be with her Heavenly Father, her Earthly Father, Mother, and Brother, and her two Lovely Daughter's, my heart SMILES:) What a Blessed Reunion they are having. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this journey. God Bless You and Keep You. Love, Your Cousin...Sheila

wendell and brenda sandlin

August 10, 2011

to the family of joyce bursby; we are sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful lady. we will cherish the memories we have of her. our prayers go out to your families in this time of need.R.I.P joyce

Jackie Kaple

August 10, 2011

To Joyce's children- Your mom was a card and all of her kid's inherited her sense of humor. She will be missed by many of us. God Bless You at this difficult time.

Bervella Brown

August 10, 2011

Judy & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My love & prayers. Sincere sympathies, Birdie Pinion Brown

marie slone

August 10, 2011

I am so sorry for your lose of Aunt Joyces , she will be missed,my prayers go's out to you all... But remember she is with Connie and Brenda now and she is happy.. Aunt Joyces always so good to me, I will always have her in my heart... Love Marie

Debra Deskins

August 10, 2011

Joyce always had a wonderful sense of humor. Although she had so much to bear, she would give you that beautiful smile and you would wonder what it was you were worried about.
"Live, Laugh & Love" that was Joyce.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb Britner

August 10, 2011

I'm very sorry for your families loss. She was a very special lady and always kind to others. I know she is dancing with GOD's special angels.

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