Lurline Freeland Burch's Obituary
Lurline Freeland Burch of Islamorada Key and Venice Florida, formerly from Hughes, Arkansas departed this life on August 23, 2009.Lovingly known by her family as “Bubbles.” A name given to her by her grandchildren, she was a true southern belle who was known for her beauty and charm. She was born in Whiteville, Tennessee on August 16, 1922, the daughter of Robert A. and Gladys Seddons Freeland. She attended Memphis State, where she was a member of Kappa Lambda Sigma Sorority. On March 29, 1943, she married Luke A. Burch Jr. and lived in LA, Jolla, California while her husband was overseas. After World War II, she and her husband owned a farming operation in Hughes, Arkansas. While in Hughes, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church and volunteered in the nursery department for 36 years. She and her husband retired to Islamorada Key in 1976, where they were members of the Layton Community Baptist Church. During their retirement, they traveled extensively.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Luke E. Burch, Jr. and her brother Robert D. “Jack” Freeland of Whiteville, Tennessee. She is survived by her sons Judge Robert E. (Freida) Burch of Dickson, Tennessee, and Drs. Lan F. (Gay) Burch of Hot Springs, Arkansas, her grandchildren, Dr. William E. (Jennifer) Burch, Ashley Burch (Greg) Grant, and Daniel S. (Robin) Burch, and her great-grandchildren, Wallace Burch, Reed Burch, Clay Burch, Michael Burch, Hannah Grant, Ellie Grant and Chloe Burch.A family graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Memphis, Tennessee. The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Hughes, Arkansas
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