Vivian Ann Burton

Vivian Ann Burton obituary, Russell Springs, KY

Vivian Ann Burton

Vivian Burton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Funeral Home - Russell Springs on May 12, 2025.

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Vivian Ann Burton, age 62, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 11 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home.
She was born on Friday, June 22 1962, in Liberty, Kentucky.
She was the daughter of:
Mother - Bessie Jane Harmon Shepherd, who has preceded her in death
Father - Albert Chumbley, who has preceded her in death
Survivors also include:
1 Son:
Michael Burton, spouse Ashley, of Russell Springs KY.
3 Sisters:
Marie Litton, of Jamestown KY
Judy Johnson, spouse Bruce, of Russell Springs KY
Brenda Wilson, Russell Springs, KY
She is also survived by her significant other, Steve Kimbler of Columbia, Ky. Four grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Johnny Chumbley and a niece Taylor Grider.
Graveside services will be 12 NOON Tuesday, May 13 2025 at Freedom Cemetery, Freedom Church Road, Columbia, KY
Officiating: Bruce Johnson
There will be no visitation.
Interment will be in Freedom Cemetery, Columbia, KY.
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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