Brownie Burkett

Brownie Joyce Burkett, 96, of Albuquerque, NM was sweetly and calmly swept into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:43 pm Monday, November 8, 2021, at the University of New Mexico Hospital.

An accomplished musician playing piano, organ, accordion, marimba, and vibraphone; music played a focal and vital role in Brownie's life. She played professionally with her younger sister, Janice, on their weekly radio show and also appeared on a weekly variety TV show in her native state of Kentucky. She also taught piano and organ and served as organist and/or choir director for the various churches she attended, most recently Los Altos Church of the Nazarene. A devout Christian she was known as a prayer warrior and was sought out for her wisdom and intercessions.

Brownie was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Dennis Burkett in 2002, her father, J. C. Walker, and mother, Lennie Walker. She is survived by her son, Dr. Brent Burkett and wife, Pamela of Albuquerque; her grandson, Dennis Burkett and wife, Kendri of Olathe, KS; granddaughter, Mary Cline and husband, Jarrod of Albuquerque; half-sister, Janice Whitlock and husband, Mickie of Paducah, KY; half-brother, Larry Walker and wife, Phyllis of Cayce, KY. She doted on 4 great grandchildren, Sophia and Samuel Burkett and Caleb and Gabrielle Cline as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Brownie in the Spring of 2022 with graveside service and interment at the Salem Cemetery in Hickman County, KY. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Brownie's memory to Samaritan's Purse .