Blon Dell Edmiston Burgess Obituary (1925 - 2023)

Blon Dell Burgess (nee Edmiston), 97, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the home where she was born on October 2, 2023. Blon was born on November 26, 1925, a few moments after her beloved twin sister, Amma Nell, in Dalton, KY. The daughter of Dolan and Clyde Edmiston, she married the love of her life, Walter Thompson "W.T." Burgess on June 3, 1950. Outside of a brief period where she lived and worked in Evansville, IN following high school, Blon was a lifetime resident of Hopkins County where she and W.T. raised their family. Blon worked for over 25 years at Madisonville North Hopkins High School as school administrator and loved her time meeting students over the years and cheering on the Maroons. Blon and W.T. delighted in spending time with their family and took many memorable family vacations over the years and enjoyed spending summers at Kentucky Lake. Blon was a proud member of Nebo Baptist Church where she celebrated her strong Christian faith. Blon is survived by her adoring family including the other half of her heart, her twin sister, Amma Nell Edwards of El Paso, TX; son, Allen Parker "A.P." Burgess and his wife, Sherida, of Providence, KY; daughter, Terri Burgess Ligon of Greensboro, GA; Granddaughters Stacy Burgess Mitchell (Brad) of Madisonville, KY, Lauren Ligon Brooks of Smyrna, GA and Carrie Burgess Durban (Jared) of Madisonville, KY; Grandson John Conley Ligon (Sarah) of Greensboro, GA; eight great-grandchildren, Amber, Ava, George, Everett, Elison, Reese, Leah Kate and Parker; nephew, Steve Edwards of El Paso, TX; and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents, Blon is preceded in death by her beloved husband, W.T. who died in 1980; brother, Robert Edmiston; sister, Clyda Edmiston Jordan; brother-in-law, John Edwards and son-in-law, Tommy Ligon. The family will receive visitors prior to the funeral service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the funeral beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Nebo Baptist Church 190 S. Bernard Street Nebo, KY 42441. Graveside rites will be held at Homesite Cemetery 4538 Rabbit Ridge Road Providence, KY 42450 with a reception following at Nebo Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Homesite Cemetery Fund 441 Dalton Road Providence, KY 42450.