Judy Kay Burkeen

Judy Kay Burkeen obituary, Ridgely, TN

Judy Kay Burkeen

Judy Burkeen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curry Funeral Home - Dyersburg on Mar. 13, 2025.
Judy K. Burkeen, 63, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her residence. Born July 3, 1961, she is the daughter of the late Bill and Shirley Stout Cunningham. Judy is retired from the Walmart Deli. Judy loved spending time at the beach with her family. She adored her cats, Baby Bear, Angel and Frosty.
Funeral services will be at 12 Noon Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Cottonwood Baptist Church officiated by Reverend Ronnie Turner with interment to follow in New Haven Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 23rd beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church.
Charles Stewart, Chuck Stewart, David Turner, Stone Keeling, Brian Butler, Kane Butler, Tim Johnson and A.J. Young will serve as pallbearers.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Bobby Burkeen; one daughter, Holly Boyd (Daniel) of Ridgely; two sons, Roger Belt (Brianna) of Ridgely, Larry Belt (Amanda) of Dyersburg; one sister, Brenda Warren of Dyersburg; two brothers, Bobby Striffe (Mary) of Ridgely, Johnny Striffe of Dyersburg; and ten grandchildren, Chelsey Boyd, Daniel Boyd, Emma Belt, Isaac Belt, Andrew Belt, Carter Belt, Caiden Belt, Dakahi Belt, Addi Belt and A.J. Young.
Funeral services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Burkeen family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
Visitation
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
05:00 pm - 08:00 pm
125 Gratio Rd,
Ridgely TN 38080
Funeral Service
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
12:00 pm
125 Gratio Rd,
Ridgely TN 38080
Burial
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
01:00 pm
Madie Rd,
Ridgely TN 38080 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Judy, please visit our Tree Store.

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