Emma Burch
Mrs. Curtis Burch of Lucas, KY, also known as Miss Emma or Nannie to those closest to her, died at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY on July 26, 2009 @ 12:30 a.m. at the age of 81.
Emma is survived by Curtis Burch, Sr., her husband of almost 66 years; her two sons, Curtis Burch, Jr. and wife, Ruth, of Bowling Green, and Ricky Burch and wife, Nancy, of Glasgow; a special daughter, Patricia Johnson and husband, James, of Brunswick, GA; her grandchildren, Pixie Jarvis and husband, Dr. Jim Jarvis, Cynthia Burch, Emily Richey and husband, Rollin Richey, and Ellie Burch; her one great-grandchild, Jordan; her sister, Avanell Vacarro and husband, Gene, of Massachusetts.
Emma was born in Montgomery, AL, but spent most of her life in Georgia before moving to Lucas, KY 20 years to be with her two sons & grandchildren. She was 100% dedicated to her family & helping those around her. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
Her body was donated to the University of Louisville School of Medicine. A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the Immanuel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Immanuel Baptist Church, 104 Western Hills Drive, Glasgow, KY 42141.
