Joyce Jerlene Burnett

Joyce Jerlene Snowden Burnett, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her family, at her home in Stanton, Kentucky. She was born in Powell County on May 11, 1943, to the late Thomas Shelton Snowden and the late Naomi Rogers Snowden. Joyce was a warm-hearted and loving woman with a unique ability to see the goodness in everyone she encountered. Her gentle spirit shone through in the way she cherished her family, relishing every moment spent in their company. A passionate crocheter, she created beautiful, intricate pieces that showcased her creativity and patience. In her vegetable garden, Joyce cultivated vibrant plants, nurturing them with love and care, and she took great pleasure in harvesting the fruits of her labor. She found immense joy in cooking, especially when it came to her famous fried chicken, perfectly crispy and golden brown, that sizzled and crackled in her trusty iron skillet. The rich aroma filled the kitchen, drawing her family in. They eagerly gathered around the table, savoring not just the chicken, but also her delectable homemade cobbler—warm, sweet, and bursting with juicy, ripe fruit, topped with a buttery, flaky crust that melted in their mouths. Each bite was a celebration of love and tradition, and her family savored every moment spent together over her lovingly prepared meals. Joyce's fascination with coins and stamps led her on countless adventures as she sought rare finds to add to her treasured collection. In her later years, she discovered a newfound joy in coloring, delighting in the soothing act of bringing intricate designs to life with vivid hues. Joyce found profound happiness in the simple pleasures of life, often reminding those around her to appreciate the beauty in the little things. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Orban Richmond Burnett; one brother: Bruce Snowden; and one sister: Lorene Barnes. She is survived by one son, Timothy Joe (Darlene) Burnett of Jeffersonville; two daughters: Melissa Roberts, and Jennifer (Ranjeet) Singh, both of Stanton; three brothers: Gary Snowden of Clay City, Rodney (Donna) Snowden of Jeffersonville, and Frank (Edna) Snowden of Clay City; two sisters: Betty Sue Townsend of Clay City, and Brenda (Terry) Tipton of Stanton; and six grandchildren: Kevin Roberts, Rebekah Burnett, Rylie Neace, Zachariah Burnett, Julianna Burnett, and Gabriel Helseth. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Burial will be held at Rogers Cemetery in Clay City, with Timothy Joe Burnett, Ranjeet Singh, Kevin Roberts, Rodney Snowden, Frank Snowden, Nila Roscoe Barnes Jr., Jason Bailey, and Glenn Thompson serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Hospice East staff and caregivers, Rodney and Sandra Lewis, Zachariah Burnett, Julianna Burnett, Rebekah Burnett, Rylie Neace, Gabriel Helseth, Darlene Burnett, Gary Snowden, Brenda Tipton, Betty Sue Townsend, and Lois Bailey. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.