Burlene Smith dies at 81

Burlene Rogers Smith, 81, of Jeremiah, died January 16 at Letcher Manor Nursing Home in Whitesburg.

A daughter of the late Steely and Edna Smith Rogers, she was the widow of Roscoe Smith.

She was a sister of the late Michael J. Rogers.

Surviving are a daughter, Susan L. Smith Mullins and husband Avery of Richmond; two brothers, Chuck Rogers and wife Barbara of Georgia, and Patrick Rogers of Michigan; three sisters, Joyce Macky and Faye Rogers, both of Michigan, and Sue Rogers of Corbin; a grandchild, Daniel F. Mullins; and a sister-in-law, Kathi Rogers of Rome, N.Y.

Funeral services were held January 20 at Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg. Burial was in Smith Cemetery at Jeremiah.