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Burma Young

Burma Young, 81, of Owensboro, Kentucky died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Heartford House. She was born in Pikeville, Tennessee.

Burma was a loving and dedicated homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening, ceramic dolls, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burma loved spending time with family and friends, and will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather, Jessie and Sarah Smith; parents, Lester and Sallie Mae Keener Barkclay; first husband, Leo Campbell in 1978; a husband, Jim Young in 2011; and a great-grandson, Kody Harmon.

Burma is survived by daughters, Vicki Hayden of Owensboro, Kentucky and LaVonda Jones (Richard) of McLean County; a son, Jeff Campbell (Vicki) of Gahanna, Ohio; grandchildren, Michael Harmon, Mark Harmon, Matt Harmon, Donovan Campbell, Madison Hayden and Austin Hayden; three great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a step-daughter, Donna Nugent (Wes) and their family; a sister, Carolyn; her favorite dog, Max; and special cousins Linda Seals, Melinda Roberts and Patti Reel.

The funeral mass was held December 6, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Fr. Brad Whistle officiated. Burial was at Owensboro Memorial Gardens. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartford House, 2914 Old Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 42303.

Arrangements were entrusted to Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory in Owensboro, Kentucky. Local announcement was made by Pikeville Funeral Home in Pikeville.

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