Olga Mae Joyce

Burdette

Olga Mae Joyce Burdette (Selan) known as Joy to family and friends, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home on November 4, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on October 18, 1944, in South Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Paul Richard and Olga (Kitty) Selan, Joy graduated from Hurricane High School.

Joy married the love of her life Max Burdette, in September, 1964 and together they built a family filled with love.

Joy was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother and treasured the time she spent with all of them.

She was a joy of all trades. Throughout the years, she was a beautician, an apartment manager and a school custodian.

Joy is preceded in death by her husband, Max Burdette, son Daniel Burdette, and parents Paul and Kitty Selan. She is survived by brother Paul Selan Jr. (Donna), son Kenny Burdette (Kelly), daughter Elizabeth McColeman (Don), granddaughter Leah Deck (Keagan), and great granddaughters Rosie and Judy Deck.

The family will be welcoming all to visitation on November 12, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with services at 12:00 pm at Myers-Woodyard Funeral Home at 587 Main Street, Groveport, Ohio.