Mrs. Evelyn J. Burks passed away quietly Thursday at her home at the age of 71.

Born in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Pinkie Lee Jenkins Bowles. Attending the schools of Harris County, GA, she was a 1970 graduate of Carver High School in Hamilton, GA. A lover of children, her career spanned some forty years in the Muscogee County School District as a Paraprofessional, Parenting Coordinator and in the After School Program. She was a devout member of Pinehurst Baptist Church.

Surviving are a devoted husband of 49 years, Cleo Burks, Jr; four sons, Ferrell Burks(Shasta), Darius Burks, Joseph Burks(Lashonda) and Trevor Thornton; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Robert Bowles, Sr(Patricia); two sisters, Eula Williams(David) and Bernice Carter(Walter); three aunts, Liz Bowles, Catharine Bowles and Teresa Bowles; one uncles, Harrison Bowles(Jolene); three sisters-in-law, Connie King(Willie), Betty Burks and Josephine Fluellen(Earnest); one brother-in-law: Donnie Burks, Sr(Diana); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Burks will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park September 8th following a Two O’clock Pm Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Pinehurst Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Tony Dickerson.

Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.