Shirley Ann Burwinkle

Shirley Ann Ruck Burwinkle, age 91, of Kingston, passed away Friday, March 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Morrison Hill Christian Church in Kingston and a member of Southeast Christian Church while living in Louisville, Kentucky. Shirley also attended the University of Louisville. She was very musically inclined and played the steam calliope on "The Belle of Louisville". She also had a great love for animals. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Calvin Burwinkle; and parents, Charles Jacob and Nina Maude Mitchell Ruck.
She is survived by Son and Daughter-in-law Thomas and Nicki Burwinkle of Kingston; Daughter Kaye Humber of San Diego, CA; Grandchildren Christine Burwinkle of Sydney, AUS, Holly Burwinkle of Charlotte, NC, Gregory and Megan Humber of San Diego, CA; and a host of extended family and many dear friends.
The family received friends 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 1, at Morrison Hill Christian Church with a Celebration of Life at 7:00 pm, in the sanctuary with Denny Young presiding. She was laid to rest at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made directly to the Louisville Zoo at Louisvillezoo.org. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston were in charge of the arrangements.