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June Byrd, 85, Liberty, KY (1938-2023)

Anita June Ellison Byrd passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home in Liberty. She was 85.

Born September 23, 1938, in Casey County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Maurine Hatter Ellison. Along with her husband, June owned and operated Byrd's Grocery. She loved music and reading.


June is survived by her son, Michael (Sharla) Byrd, of Indianapolis; her daughters, Jacqueline (Kenneth) McCormick, of Tompkinsville, and Jennifer (Stanley) Durham, of Liberty; a previous spouse, Dr. Thomas Wilkey, of Liberty; her brother, Jim Ellison, of Liberty; her sister, Brenda Buis, of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, Devon Watson, of Glasgow, Michael Corey Byrd, of Louisville, and Dylan McCormick, of Glasgow; and her great-grandchild, Haleigh Byrd.

In addition to her parents, June is preceded in death by two spouses, Ansel Murrell Byrd and Gerald Rucker.

Upon her request, a graveside service will be held Friday, December 15, 2023, at 1pmET in Antioch Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial to follow.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family in offsetting funeral expenses.


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