Elaine Burleson

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 Elaines' 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.