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Teresa Burgett Obituary

BURGETT Teresa Lynn, 71, wife of James Edward Burgett, died Mar. 1, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Born Apr. 8, 1948 in Belfry, KY, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Gertrude Newman Hensley. Mrs. Burgett loved reading and retired as a librarian for the University of Kentucky. Survivors other than her husband of 50 years include two godsons; one goddaughter; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and good friends. Funeral services will be held 11:30 am Wed., Mar. 4, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:30 am Wed. until the service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504.
Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 3, 2020.

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Nova Anderson Proffitt

February 26, 2024

Think of Teresa often and remember our days at Berea and visiting with her family on holidays. Her memory will always be a part of me.

Sandra McAninch

March 6, 2020

James, I'm so sorry to hear of Teresa's sudden passing. My thoughts are with you as you adjust to life without her. I know you'll take comfort in the memories of your life together as you move forward.

Nova Anderson Proffitt

March 5, 2020

So sorry to hear of Teresa's passing. I have many fond memories from our days as roommates at Berea. James, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ronald & Brenda (Roundtree) Rose

March 4, 2020

So sorry!! You are in our thoughts and prayers. We enjoyed our college days at Berea with Teresa!!

Amanda Williams

March 3, 2020

We're thinking of you, James. Love from
MCL ILL - Amanda and Seth

Martha David

March 3, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of working with Teresa, but I did work with James.

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