Beverly Ann Burden, age 64, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Kettering Medical Center following a lengthy battle with multiple health issues. Bev was born November 17, 1961, the daughter of Myra Ann (Patterson) and the late Albert "Bud" Burden.

In addition to her father, Bev was preceded in death by her husband: John Earnest; and her beloved dogs: JoJo and Spanky.

Bev graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1980. She was a medical transcriber for numerous local physicians before her declining health caused her to retire. She enjoyed crafting and attending auctions, in person and on line. She was an animal lover and had numerous horses, goats and dogs over the years. Most importantly, Bev loved her family. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother and daughter.

She is survived by her mother: Ann Burden; children: Khara Ann Smith of Dayton and Kevin A. Campbell of Springfield; brothers: Mark (Rosemary) Burden of McArthur, OH and Deron Burden (Shirley "Sissy" Lewis) of Willard, OH; half -sister: Melinda Burden of Jamestown; grandchildren: Trenton Carlson, Kaci Mangus, Kylee Smith, Maycee and Karson Campbell; aunt: Letha Kimball of Clifton, OH, uncle: James (Sheila) Patterson of Conyers, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, May 28th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday until the time of service at the funeral home. She will be buried at Clifton Cemetery immediately following.