Mary Maxine Burkeen

Mrs. Mary Maxine Burkeen, 79, of Murray, KY died Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital.

Mrs. Burkeen was born in Murray, KY on October, 21, 1933 to the late Robert "Bob" Tilmon Orr and Minerva Ellen Erwin Orr. Mrs. Burkeen a retired school teacher from Southwest Elementary, a member of the South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, as well as a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class.

Mrs. Burkeen is survived by her husband Ronald Evans Burkeen of Murray, to whom she married on October 10, 1953; three daughters, Karen Burkeen Guthrie and husband Ronnie of Hazel, KY, Marilyn Jo Vailes and husband Alan of Murray, Rhonda Orr McGinnis and husband Dennis of Murray; four grandchildren, Shannon Michelle Ordunez and husband Jesse, Jacob Clay McGinnis, Heather Renee McGinnis, Robert James Guthrie and wife Shawn; as well as one great grandchild, Caroline Rosemary Ordunez.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Eugene Nichols and Rev. Glenn Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the South Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com

The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.