Burgess, Myrtle (Pikeville)

  • Thursday, August 27, 2015
Myrtle Burgess
Myrtle Burgess

Myrtle Burgess, 78, of Pikeville, died on August 26, 2015 in a Sparta, Tennessee hospital.

Myrtle was a devoted member of New Hope The Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Nellie Brewer; two brothers, Hubert and Leslie Brewer.

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Don) Evans, of Pikeville, Barbie Walker, Crossville; one son, Joe (Tina) Burgess, Dayton; four granddaughters, Shawna Walker, Samantha Walker, Melanie (Justin) Brady, Heather (Dwayne) Reel; two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Bella Reel; one brother, James (Janet) Brewer; and a sister-in-law, Burma Brewer; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Services will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with Brothers Eric Wood, Barry Whitaker, and Roger Pennycuff officiating. Burial will be in Beach Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Highway 127 South, Pikeville, TN.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-9 p.m. CDT, and Friday from 9 a.m. until service time.

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