Burnette Harkness Yancey's Obituary
Burnette Harkness Yancey, age 94, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at her residence. Burnette was born in Ecru, MS and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Wesley Yancey. She is survived by her children, Patricia Carol Birmingham and Deborah Kay Koonce of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Tonya Poole, Kelly Poole, Justin Koonce and Brandon Koonce and four great-grandchildren, Madison Poole, Lauren Hasib, Ty & Mckenzie Koonce.
She loved flowers and enjoyed sewing but her greatest love was her family.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The burial will immediately follow.
In accordance with the CDC, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing still applies and will be adhered to.
Remembrances can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 3815 (www.stjude.org/donate)
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