Marvenell Burgess

Marvenell was born February 12, 1934 in Minor Hill, TN to John Lee and Opal Glass Forsyth. She was a member of Lexington Church of Christ. Marvenell loved planting flowers, reading her Bible, and her homemade chocolate pie were always a favorite at Homecoming . Her guilty pleasure was getting to watch her Soap Opera’s, especially Young and the Restless. Marvenell was preceded in death by her parents; John and Opal Forsyth, husband of 31years; Floyd Burgess, sisters; Allene White and Dorothy Forsyth, sons-in-law; Greg Nunley, Glen McRee, and Tommy Wright.

Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday June 18, 2025 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral will be 1pm Thursday June 19, 2025 with interment to follow in Bonnertown Cemetery.

Survivors include her daughters; Diane Aymett of Minor Hill, Sandra McRee of Goodspring, Denise Nunley of Rogersville, grandchildren; Greg (Julie), Sharon, Leslie (Joe), Glynda, Chris (Katy), Mandy (Trevor), Lee (Malorie), Brooke (Chevy), Eleven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A special thanks to Pulaski NHC for the kindness and care they gave Marvenell during her stay.