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Obituary For Evelyn Burks
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.
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Add A CondolenceA Beautiful Soul , God has truly gained an Angel, I will always remember your smile, your hugs and the love that you shared with everyone. I have never not seen you smiling, I Love You , You will truly be missed.
I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. Mrs. Burks was one of my favorite teachers. She would always call me her birthday twin. My prayers go to her family.
Evelyn will be truly missed. Dhe alwzys greeted you with a hug. She had a kindred spirit. Evelyn had a beautiful soul. RIP in peace
It is our prayer that the family find the strength needed at this time. She will be missed. Willie J. and Gloria Brown
To the Family of Mrs. Burks, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Evelyn Burks. She served on the staff of St. Marys Elementary School when I was principal. When, in recent years, I would see her from time to time, she was always up-beat and remembering the wonderful times she had at St. Marys. God bless! Dr. Thomas Moffett
Prayers and continued comfort to the family. Mrs. Burks will truly be missed. I had the pleasure of meeting her throught After School Program. I saw how she deeply cared for the wellbeing of those student. She had a great heart.
Mrs. Burks was a dear, sweet lady. I teach at Rigdon Road ES right across the hall from where she was working the after school program. We had known each other for several years and she always greeted me with a hug. She was supportive and cheerful. I felt God told me to step over and check on how she was doing that last day I was at school before I heard the sad news. She said she was doing very well with a smile. I'm so glad I got to see her face that one last time. I will miss her. May God bless and keep her and her family in his care.
Jymi Rafi
Auntie will be missed . She will forever be loved and memories of her smile cherished forever. Until we see you again rest in heaven.
My sincere condolences to the family. Evelyn was such a caring, thoughtful person whom I will miss seeing at Pinehurst. She always had a hug and kiss for everyone. RIH sweet lady, God needed you more than this ole sinful world.
Cleo, Eula and children: your wife, sister, mother was a sweet spirit and a loving person. Never did I know that I was speaking to her for the last time just 4 days earlier. Our prayers are with you that you find peace and comfort in knowing the kind of person she was, that she believed and had faith in Jesus christ and that our memories of her will NEVER die. Be strong in the Lord.
Jonelle "Dumas" Cooks Carver High School Class of 1970 (classmate)
