Irene “Granny” Burkhalter, age 86, of Valley Grande, passed away Dec. 9, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Burkhalter; son, James P. Fluker; and brothers, Melvin Earley, Vernon Earley and Virgil Earley.

Surviving are her children, Peggy B. (David) Etheridge and Elaine B. (Kenny) Lovelady; daughter-in-law, Sandi Fluker; grandchildren Scott (Melanie) Etheridge, Ashley E. (Daniel) Roberts, Logan (Jessica) Lovelady and Cody Lovelady; and great-grandchildren, Shane Parten, Alex (Megan) Parten,  Kayleigh Etheridge, Colton Roberts, Jonathan Etheridge, Brody Roberts and Liam Lovelady.

Funeral services were, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Living Waters Worship Center with the Rev. Ed Wilson, the Rev. Buddy Salsman and the Rev. Matt Klimis officiating. The family received friends on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home.

Interment was at Pineview Memory Gardens with Selma Funeral Home directing. Her grandsons served as pallbearers.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Living Waters Worship Center. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign the guest book at http://www.selmafuneralhome.com/.