Gertrude Kay Burkindine Obituary

The passing of Gertrude Kay Burkindine of Salisbury, Maryland occurred on August 31, 2026. Gertrude, born on July 24, 1937, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertrude Kay Burkindine to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Smith and Edna Greenhow Smith; her daughters, Julia Dailey and Becky Griffith; her grandson Russell Kendrick Griffith; her siblings, David Smith (Rose), Bernice McGrogan and Patricia Lang (William "Bill"); and her sibling-in-law Francis "Hop" Hopkins.

She is survived by: her children, Rose Jenkins (Steve), Johnny Luffman (Cindy) and Sharon Sass; her grandchildren, Dwayne Luffman (Angel), Phillip Meredith (Alora), Michael Meredith (Rascal), Tony Prato (Monica), Jerry Boyko, Teresa Price, Tanya Golt (Tommy), Shawne Griffith Trader and Rusty Griffith, IV; and her close friends, John Teter, Sherri Carrow, Phil and Cindy Evans. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Riverside United Methodist Church (608 Riverside Dr, Salisbury, MD 21801). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Wicomico Memorial Park (721 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Kay to Riverside United Methodist Church, 608 Riverside Dr. Salisbury, MD 21801.