Elaine Burleson Obituary

Elaine Burleson July 22, 2024

JOHNSON CITY - Elaine Burleson, 73, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was surrounded by the comfort of her family. Elaine was the daughter of the late Jeraldine Kilekas.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved cat "Charlie". Elaine could always be found with a sweet tea in her hand. Elaine and her husband Mike owned and operated Quality Trophy in Johnson City for 34 years.

In addition to her mother, Elaine was preceded in death by her grandson, Chance Burleson.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Burleson; daughter, Heather Burleson Griffith (Dawson O'Dell); son, Troy Burleson; grandchildren, Chloe and Caleb Griffith; and sister, Kathryn Stuckey (Bob). Elaine had 2 non biological children she called her own; Sarah Arrowood and Damien Hall. Maternal cousins include Cindy Ayers, Linda Ayers Smith, Gail Hicks, Jawina Fagan, Gary McCurry, Larry Ayers, Lynn Ayers-Ibrahim, Ronnie King, Donald King and Jimmy Ayers.

The Burleson family will honor Elaine's' life with a Graveside Service on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in the Garden of the Last Supper beginning at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lenny Smith officiating.