Gertrude Kay Burkindine

Gertrude “Kay” Burkindine, 89, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 24, 1937, in Baltimore; she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna Greenhow Smith.

She was a single mom who raised five children while simultaneously fulfilling her lifetime goal of becoming a nurse. She was a member of Salisbury Loyal Order of the Moose for over 50 years where she enjoyed Dancing. She was the “Dancing Queen”. Kay loved the Lord. She attended Riverside United Methodist Church where she was a loyal member for 70 years.

She is survived by her three children, Rose Jenkins (Steve), Johnny Luffman (Cindy), and Sharon Sass; grandchildren, Dwayne Luffman (Angel), Phillip Meredith (Alora), Michael Meredith (Rascal), Tony Prato (Monica), Jerry Boyko, Teresa Price, Tanya Golt (Tommy), Shawne Griffith Trader, Rusty Griffith, IV; special friends, John Teter, Sherri Carrow, and Phil and Cindy Evans; and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Julia Dailey and Becky Griffith; grandson, Russell Kendrick Griffith, V; brother, David Smith (Rose); sisters, Bernice McGrogan and Patricia Lang (William “Bill”); and her long-time companion and love of her life, Francis “Hop” Hopkins.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11am at Riverside United Methodist Church, 608 Riverside Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 with the visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Betty Cropper and Rev. Courtland Cropper will officiate. Interment will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at Wicomico Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Kay to Riverside United Methodist Church, 608 Riverside Dr. Salisbury, MD 21801.

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