Kimela Burkhammer, 46 - Cox's Mills

(09/29/2010)
Kimela Burkhammer age 46 of Alice Road, Cox's Mills, Gilmer County, West Virginia, departed this life at 6:15 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2010 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville following an unexpected illness.

She was born April 24, 1964 in Lewis County a daughter of Orlene Miller Butcher DeMastus of Cox's Mills and the late Glendal "Butch" Butcher.

Kim was a graduate of Gilmer County High School Class of 1982 and Clarksburg Beauty Academy. She was employed at Sub Express, Glenville as shift supervisor. Her passion was shopping for her daughters and especially her granddaughter Aleesea.

On July 21, 1985 she was united in marriage to Carl Burkhammer who survives at their Cox's Mill home.

In addition to her mother and husband she is survived by 4 daughters, Selena Burkhammer of Kendarville IL; Karla Burkhammer of Webster Springs WV; Brandy Burkhammer and Meagan Burkhammer both of Glenville; one sister, Tamala Sue Carter and husband Eddie of Elyria OH. She is also survived by her pride and joy granddaughter, Aleesea Burkhammer.

In addition to her father she was preceded in death by an infant brother Michael Butcher.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the First Church of Glenville, Main St. with Rev. Kenny Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in the Troy IOOF Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the church and from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the family of Kimela Burkhammer with arrangements.