Blonnie "Honey" Mae Burkhalter

Honey Mae Burkhalter, 93, of Orlando, passed away Monday, November 5th, 2012 at her grandson's home. Honey was born in Alabama, the daughter of the late Willie Joe and Alice Parham. She was a homemaker, employed as a Bell telephone operator and an over the road team truck driver. She and her late husband Jess had his and her motorcyles (as they loved to ride). Honey was also a professional boxing trainer. Out of 324 fights, her husband Jess (who she trained) won 319. She was an incredible sewer and loved cardinals and butterflies.

Honey is predeceased by her son Ray (1980) and her husband Jess (2007). She leaves to cherish her memory grandsons, Michael Burkhalter of Ocoee, Jesse Burkhalter of Orlo Vista, Joe Burkhalter of Winter Garden; great grandchildren, Samantha Burkhalter of Valdosta, Brooke Burkhalter of Maitland, Jessica Keeley of Ocoee, Sage Keeley of Deland; Jennifer Burkhalter, Joey Burkhalter, Joanie Burkhalter of Winter Garden, Andrea Burkhalter of South Florida; 1 great-great grandchild, Peyton Perkins of Valdosta.

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 6 - 8 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home, with Pastor Harvey Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. 

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