Alma Kaye Buckler Burchett, age 87, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Thursday, June 8, 1939, in Carter County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Wayman and Pearl Holbrook Buckler.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Edgar Eugene Burchett; one son, Kevin Burchett; three brothers, James Buckler, Bill Buckler, John Buckler; one sister, Ruby Faye Jordan; one nephew, Billy Wayne Buckler; and best friend, Bobby Reed.
Alma is survived by one son, Carey (Terri) Burchett of Denton, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Kyle Burchett, Courtney Burchett, Kelsey (Corey) Bush, Kerrick Burchett, Tyler Burchett, Kayla (Aaron) Wages; seven great-grandchildren, Kylen Burchett, Millie Bush, Alex Eddy, Kyleigh Burchett, Rayland Wages, Erin Wages and Walker Bush, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Dewayne Johnson and Brother Jason Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and after 9 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026, until the service hour at the funeral home.
