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Barbara Sue Burden, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully at her residence in Butler County, KY, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on Monday, March 3, 1947, in the same county she would call home for her entire life, Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late Wavy and Sina Beasley Findley.

Barbara's life was a testament to enduring love, as she was married to her beloved husband, Billy Eugene Burden, for 61 remarkable years, marrying on July 8, 1963. Together, they built a family founded on strong values and warmth, raising four wonderful children: Teresa Embry (Marty) of Caneyville, KY, Timmy Burden (Pam) of Central City, KY, Bobby Burden (Brenda) of Morgantown, KY, and Shawn Burden of Morgantown, KY. Her legacy continued to flourish with her 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, who brought immeasurable joy and laughter into her life.

Barbara's grandchildren, Talisha Kirby (Adam) Morgantown, KY, Terrah Ray (Caleb) of Leitchfield, KY, Joseph Embry (Samantha) of  Caneyville, KY, Vanessa Pullin (Aaron) of MCQuedy, KY, Jacob Burden of Central City, KY, Justin Burden of Central City, KY, Whitney Simbro (Eric) of Central City, KY, Sara Burden of Island, KY, Ashley Woolen of Caneyville, KY, and Zack Burden of Morgantown, KY, each held a special place in her heart. Her great-grandchildren, Noah, Jayden, Anakin, Aiden, Hailey, Marshall, Addalyn, Jackson, Matthew, Kylie, River, Wrentley, Bentley, Ryder, Addeline, Wrangler, and the soon-to-arrive Eli Ray, were her pride and joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

Barbara was a beloved sister to Emogene Jones, Terry Findley (Estella), and Dennie Findley (Pat), all of Morgantown, KY. Her siblings, along with her extended family, will remember her as the glue that held them together, always providing support and guidance.

A faithful attendee of Oak Ridge General Baptist Church, Barbara's commitment to her faith was evident in her daily life and interactions with others. She was a woman of many passions, including cooking Sunday dinners that became legendary gatherings for family and friends. Her love for watching her grandchildren play sports was unmatched, and she could often be found cheering them on from the sidelines.

Barbara enjoyed accompanying her family to coon hunting competitions, a tradition that brought them closer together. Her skills in canning and gardening were unparalleled, and she took great pleasure in sharing the fruits of her labor with loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at Oak Ridge General Baptist Church Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pm with Bro. Denley Findley, Bro. Adam Kirby and Bro. Marty Embry officiating. Burial will be in the Burden Family Cemetery where Zack Burden, Wrangler Burden, Travis Findley, Justin Burden, Michael Woolen, Scottie Simmons, Jacob Burden, Jason Daugherty, Nick Findley and David Blake will serve as pallbearers, serving as honorary pallbearers will be all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel and Friday 9:00am until funeral time at 12:00pm at the Oak Ridge General Baptist Church. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Barbara at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Barbara Sue Burden.