Lila Marie Burcham passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at StoneRidge of Farmington. She was born on May 21, 1927 to the late John Earl Trainum and Dollie Russell Trainum.A graduate of Middleton High School, Lila dedicated her life to her home and family. Lila found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved sewing, quilting, fishing, growing beautiful flowers, and collecting unique rocks. She especially enjoyed listening to bluegrass music and looked forward to attending Pickin’ on the Square. Above all, Lila treasured time spent with with her family making lasting memories.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Huie Burcham, Jr.; son-in-law, Don Taylor; sisters, Esta Lee Lamberth and Billie Bullard; and brother, John Earl Trainum, Jr.
Lila is survived by her daughters, Corinne Pryor (John) of Columbia, SC, Nancy Stults (Tommy) of Memphis, TN and Cathy Taylor of Counce, TN; two granddaughters, Heather Paulus (David) of Ft. Smith, AR and Holly Turner (Daniel) of Germantown, TN; four great grandchildren, Emma Paulus Donoho (Aidan), Luke Paulus, Julia Paulus and Lila Turner; brother, Jerry Trainum (Judy) of Pocahontas, TN; sisters, Bonnie Williams of Overland Park, KS and Elaine Capshaw of Middleton, TN; and brother-in-law, Karey Burcham.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 12pm until 3pm at Memorial Funeral Home followed by Graveside Services at Farmington Baptist Church Cemetery at 3:30pm
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hardin County TN District 3 Emergency Response Services (PO Box 3 Counce, TN 38326) or Farmington Fire Department (P.O Box 1147 Corinth, MS 38835).
Online condolences can be left at memorialcorinth.com for the Burcham family.
Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
