Margaret Jeanine Burress
Margaret Jeanine Burress, 76, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Linus and Avis England Bright, was born February 6, 1950 in Taylor County, KY and passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Margaret united in marriage to the love of her life, Roger Burress in 1968, they were married for 42 years, until his death January 28, 2012. She professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg Church of God. Margaret worked at Fruit of the Loom for several years and then opened and co-owned Burress’ Grocery in the Speck Ridge community, with Roger, until his death. For the last several years, she proudly helped take care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren anytime she could.
Margaret loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, but her true joy in life was spending time with and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whenever she got the opportunity. “Memaw” was her favorite title.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Robbie Burress and wife, Leanna of Speck Ridge and Bobby Burress and wife, Misty, of Campbellsville.
4 Grandchildren: Tyler Burress (Lindsay); Madison Burress Hughes (Dalton); Corey Burress (Sam) all of Campbellsville and Coty Burress (Kyndall), of Frankfort.
6 Great Grandchildren: Bryson Burress, Tenley Burress and Olivia Burress; Liam and Miles Burress and Asher Hughes
2 sisters and 2 brothers: Christine Greer and Patricia Gray and Willard Bright and Alvin Bright, all of Campbellsville
A host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Burress and 5 sisters, Doris Jean Wilson, Judy Brockman, Faye Burton, Rita Moore, Lorena Brockman.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Burial: Callahan Cemetery
Officiating: Mark Carney & Bro. Thomas Metcalfe
Visitation: 5 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the funeral home.
