In Memory of
Verna
Burnell (Rucker)
Burnell (Rucker)
1931 - 2018
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Mike and Teresa Neil
"CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR ANTHONY AND FAMILY"
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Sheila Chasteen Wolfe
"So sorry for your loss Anthony---Love you and will be thinking of you and the fa"
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Kevin & Roberta Burnell
"Uncle Tony and Roger, our love and prayers"
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Connie Owens
" Verna was a precious soul.I so enjoyed the afternoon's when she would talk abou"
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Connie Owens
" Verna was a precious soul.I so enjoyed the afternoon's when she would talk abou"
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Kathy Caudill
"Verna Burnell, was a burning light to me while we attended Bethel Baptist Church"
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Hallie Powell Alexander
"My deepest sympathy to the whole Burnell family "
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James and Gail Reams
"Anthony and Roger we are sorry for your loss please know you are in our thoughts"
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Barbara Terrill
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Obituary for Verna Burnell (Rucker)
Verna Rucker Burnell, 86, of Wilson Lane, passed away January 24, 2018 at her home. She was born in the Red Lick area of Madison County, Kentucky, to the late Willie and Carey Hisel Rucker. She had been a framer at Teresa’s Antiques and had owned and operated Burnell Grain and Building Company with her husband for over 30 years. She was a member of the Pilot Knob Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Verna was preceded in death by two children, Barry Burnell and Carrie Sanders; and two sisters, Thelma Clemmons and Alene Goodrich.
Verna is survived by her husband of over 68 years, Anthony W. Burnell; one son, Roger Burnell; several caregivers: Loretta Powell, Haley Litten, Beverly Bray, Vickie Spivey, and Connie Rose; and a special friend, Angie Chasteen.
Funeral services for Verna Rucker Burnell will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Lakes Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Lakes officiating. Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Those serving as pallbearers will be: Jordan Chasteen, Wesley Chasteen, Dennis Minter, Kenny McHone, George Goodrich, and Larry Goodrich.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lakesfuneralhome.com.
In addition to her parents, Verna was preceded in death by two children, Barry Burnell and Carrie Sanders; and two sisters, Thelma Clemmons and Alene Goodrich.
Verna is survived by her husband of over 68 years, Anthony W. Burnell; one son, Roger Burnell; several caregivers: Loretta Powell, Haley Litten, Beverly Bray, Vickie Spivey, and Connie Rose; and a special friend, Angie Chasteen.
Funeral services for Verna Rucker Burnell will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Lakes Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Lakes officiating. Burial will follow in the Berea Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Those serving as pallbearers will be: Jordan Chasteen, Wesley Chasteen, Dennis Minter, Kenny McHone, George Goodrich, and Larry Goodrich.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lakesfuneralhome.com.
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