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Judith McGraw Burns

Funeral service for Judith McGraw Burns will be Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with interment at the family residence. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Monday, January 3, at Riverwood.

Mrs. Burns, 69, of Ruth, passed away December 30, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven June 2, 1952, to Charles McGraw and Sarah Joyce Brister McGraw. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and she loved and cared for her family above all things. Spoiling grandkids was her favorite thing to do. She also enjoyed watching football and cooking with family as well as shopping and going out for a good meal. Her favorite spot to visit was the Great Smoky Mountains, she took many trips there with her family. Mrs. Burns like the simple things in life, like swinging on the front porch watching the grandchildren play and receiving flowers they picked from the field. She was the most amazing wife, mother, and grandmother; her absence will be greatly felt.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles McGraw; son, Kyle Burns; and brother, Larry McGraw.

Those who remain to cherish her memory are, her husband of over 50 years, Clyde E. Burns; sons, Kennon Burns (Sydney), Kody Burns (Brandy), Konley Burns (Cacey); daughter, Kelsey Gerald (Tim); her mother, Sarah Joyce McGraw; brother, Joey McGraw; sister, Missy Morgan (Stan); sister-in-law, Nicki McGraw; 12 grandchildren, Collin Burns, Ashlyn Burns, Chloe Burns, Hayden Burns, Will Brooks, Kathryn Brooks, Kallie Burns, Gracie Burns, Caison Burns, Kailor Burns, Eli Gerald, and Eliza Gerald; one great grandchild, Kashtyn Peak; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link Sharon Bullock Wednesday, 05 January 2022 09:04 posted by Sharon Bullock

    Praying for Clyde and family. Judy and my husband were classmates for a long time. Then we had the pleasure staying friends with Judy, she will definitely be missed by all. Judy and I always had great visits in Walmart and Sullivan's each time we saw each other, while her faithful husband waited on her in the vehicle. To her family, cherish all the memories of Judy, they last forever. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

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  • Comment Link Dan Eppinett Tuesday, 04 January 2022 12:29 posted by Dan Eppinett

    Sadden by your loss, Very nice lady.

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  • Comment Link Dan Eppinett Tuesday, 04 January 2022 11:29 posted by Dan Eppinett

    Sad when I read of Judy's passing, I know she will be missed, especially by Clyde, whom I worked with for a number of years

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  • Comment Link Dan Eppinett Tuesday, 04 January 2022 08:34 posted by Dan Eppinett

    Have sadness after hearing about Judy, I know she will be missed by her family, especially Clyde, whom I worked for a number of years.

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  • Comment Link Melinda Bales Hughes Tuesday, 04 January 2022 06:32 posted by Melinda Bales Hughes

    My most heartfelt condolences to all! Judy was always so kind to me! Sweet sweet person.

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  • Comment Link Andrea Waldrop Monday, 03 January 2022 23:52 posted by Andrea Waldrop

    Praying for yalls sweet family. Ms Judy was such a sweet friend. She will be greatly missed. I know Kyle was so happy to see her when she arrived at her eternal home and I can only imagine the joy she felt seeing her sweet boy??

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  • Comment Link Becky Burt Monday, 03 January 2022 08:16 posted by Becky Burt

    Judy and I go way back to first grade. We had so many good times together. She was a special person and we enjoyed growing up together and going to school events. Gone too soon! You will be missed.

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  • Comment Link Laraine R.Brister-Lord Monday, 03 January 2022 07:27 posted by Laraine R.Brister-Lord

    From Cousin Laraine. My heart is broken! My words aren’t enough to express how I feel now however it’s all I can do! You & I never got to see each other but didn’t stop me from thinking of you & loving you! I send all my sympathies to the many you had to leave behind! We will see you again soon!

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  • Comment Link Danny T Ace Avants Monday, 03 January 2022 05:02 posted by Danny T Ace Avants

    I'm so sorry to hear this... Praying for Clyde and the rest of the family... Judy will be sorely missed by all... She was such a sweet person...

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  • Comment Link Diane Earls Herring Friday, 31 December 2021 20:21 posted by Diane Earls Herring

    So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all your family ?

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  • Comment Link Viola (lea) Wilson Friday, 31 December 2021 17:30 posted by Viola (lea) Wilson

    Judy was a great cousin. I can remember a lot of good times we had together. My pawpaw and uncle Charles playing together. I just want you kids to know...she was a great mother and friend.

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  • Comment Link Dianne Altman Friday, 31 December 2021 16:31 posted by Dianne Altman

    Prayers for comfort in the days ahead as you travel life’s highway. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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