Linda A. Burkeen, age 63, formerly of Enville, TN passed away Wednesday, Oct.15 at her residence in Alsip, IL. She was born Dec. 6, 1950 in Enville, TN the daughter of the late May Guy Burkeen and the late Eva Catherine Lott Burkeen. She was a special handicapped child from birth. Everyone who met her loved her and she could always make you laugh. She was very entertaining with her singing and dancing. Linda was a great babysitter, she loved to fold clothes and she loved Winnie the Pooh. She was a determined fighter all of her life -- a true Burkeen!
She is survived by a sister, Ruth Phillips (Gerald) of Alsip, IL; three brothers Donnie Burkeen of Alsip, IL, Guy Burkeen of Midland, TX and Bryant Burkeen (Kay) of Wentsville, MO, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Glenn Burkeen, Paul Burkeen, Jerry Burkeen, Gene Burkeen and Teddy Burkeen.