Tootsie Mae Burchfield, age 84 of Smithville passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at NHC Nursing Home in Smithville. Born in Oneida, TN on March 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Maggie Hendren Burress.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Eugene Burchfield, II (Chippy) and husband, Ronald Burchfield.
Tootsie is survived by her sons, Kevin Lee Burchfield and wife Penny from Smithville and Eric Wade Burchfield and wife Cyndi from Sparta; grandchildren, Erin N. Burchfield from Smithville and Robert Wesley Burchfield from Cookeville; step grandson, Steven P. Tarpley and wife Mandy from Smithville; great grandchildren, Allie Tarpley, Ace Tarpley and Sarah Stephens from Smithville; and many other relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Carson Memorial Park in Oneida.
A memorial service was held Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Joel Wood officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Lighthouse Christian Camp, or Gideons International
Jones & Son Funeral Home, Oneida, was in charge of the arrangements.
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