Corrine Burcham, 95, of Bedford, passed away on August 10, 2026, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington. Born at her home in Greene County on June 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Otis Lloyd and Goldie Blaker Sparks. On January 18, 1951, she married Samuel Burcham, Jr., and he preceded her in death in November of 2000.

Corrine found joy in the simple pleasures of life, spending time with loved ones, and watching game shows. She also enjoyed solving Sudoku and crossword puzzles, cross-stitching, and knitting comforters for family members.

Surviving to cherish Corrine's memory are her children, Debbie (Carey) Wood, Steven A. Burcham, Greg (Diana) Burcham, and Terry (Molly) Burcham; grandchildren, Nichole (Darryl) Hallada, Evan Blaker Wood, Jared (Gianna) Burcham, Jordan (Hannah) Burcham, and JR (Samantha) Banks, III; great-grandchildren, Kaeley, Dylan, Sammy, and Payton Hallada, Gabriel Chester Wood, Annaleesia RosaNelli Wood, Barrett and Evelyn Burcham, and Bennett Banks; and great-great-grandchild, Kylan Saunders.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Burcham, Jr.; parents, Otis Lloyd and Goldie Blaker Sparks; brothers, Rex Sparks and Dale Sparks; and sister, Beulah Ravenna.

Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the mausoleum chapel at Cresthaven Memory Gardens, 3296 Dixie Hwy., Bedford, with Pastor Jason Filler officiating.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been chosen to care for Corrine and her family.

Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers may be ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.