Elizabeth 'Bethanne Burkepile's Obituary
Burkepile, Elizabeth A. 'Bethanne', 52 of St. Petersburg, died Monday, 8/20/07 at Hospice House Woodside. Born in Biloxi, MS, she moved here in 1977 from Binghamton, NY. She graduated from Chenango Valley High School, Chenango Bridge, NY in 1973. She was co-owner of Winsher Kennel and a dog groomer for 35 years and a member of the Florida Gulf Coast Dachshund Club. She attended church at Positive Impact Worldwide Ministries in St. Petersburg. She was preceded in death by an older brother, James E. Smith. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Melvin; 2 sons, Russellee and Jonathan; a daughter, Jennifer Burkepile; a brother, Stephen (Connie) Smith, all of St. Petersburg; 3 sisters, Lynda (Frank) Corser, Susan (Michael) Thornburg all of Binghamton and Gladys (Gregory) Rosa of Worcester, MA; Grandson, Shawn Burkepile (and mother Aidreann Smith); Her parents, Sherwin and Margaret Smith and extended family included Trina, Brandon, Stephanie & Thomas Castleberry, all of St. Petersburg. Friends may call at the funeral home 6-8 PM Friday where services will be 10 AM Saturday 8/25/07. Interment following in Memorial Park Cemetery
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