Garnetta Burke Warner

Garnetta Burke Warner, 97, widow of Marcus Warner died Monday, January 19, 2026 in Mercer County. Born July 9, 1928 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Love Underwood Burke. She held many positions in her life including a restaurant owner and antique dealer. She was a lifelong member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church and enjoyed going to flea and antique malls.

Survivors include two nieces: Donna (Donnie) Hamilton of Harrodsburg and Judy Strode of Tennessee and several great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllis Taylor; her son-in-law: Kenneth Taylor; granddaughter: Beth Taylor; two brothers: Junior Burke and Bill Burke and three sisters: Helen Joyce Burke, Della Crawford and Gladys Watts.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Logan Hazelwood officiating. Burial will follow at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery with Jeremy Burton, Jordan Goodpaster, Donnie Burke, Billy Minton, Brent Sanders and Greg Harlow serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2542 Shakertown Road, Harrodsburg, Ky 40330.

Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.

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