Nelda Sue Burklow, age 82, of Dowelltown passed away Friday afternoon, July 28, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. 

She was a member of the Dowelltown Baptist Church and worked in retail sales for many years, lastly at Fluty's Clothing.  Ms. Nelda was also a member of the Eastern Star. 

She was born  August 30, 1940 to her parents, the late Walter and Pauline Yates Vandergriff.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Earl Burklow, Sr. 

She is survived by 3three sons, Louis Burklow, Jr. of Dowelltown, David (Michelle) Burklow of Smithville and Andrew (Jessi) Burklow of Newton, Iowa; three grandchildren, Emily, Drew and Charlie; two sisters, Caroly (Kenneth Ray) Mullinax and Debra Rowland both of Liberty; two brothers, Wayne (Becky) Vandergriff of LaGrange, KY and Douglas Vandergriff of Smithville and several nieces and nephews also survive. 

The family has honored Ms. Nelda's request to be cremated and a private service was held at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chad Ramsey officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice, in memory of Ms. Nelda. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.  

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 9, 2023