Anna Mae Burke was born the daughter of Theodore Austin Butler and Eddy Fostina (Taylor) Butler on September 11, 1920 at Camp, Arkansas, and departed this life November 29, 2014 at Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 94 years.
She was united in marriage on December 21, 1938 at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Franklin David Burke, who preceded her in death on December 27, l989.
She is survived by five children, Julia Jones and husband, Henry P. III of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Frankie Komm of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, David Burke and wife, Cathy of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Terri Ruck and husband, Bill of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Michael Burke and wife, Kathryn of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren, F. Allan Jones and wife, Wendy of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Elizabeth Fairhead and husband, John Paul of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Tony Komm of Wichita, Kansas, Fred Komm and wife, Dionne of Thayer, Missouri, Ken Komm and wife, Traci of Thayer, Missouri, Sandi Komm of Thayer, Missouri, Andrew Burke of Conway, Arkansas, Aaron Burke and wife, Leslie of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Billy Ruck and wife, Leah of Burlingame, California, Daniel Ruck and wife, Melissa of Denver, Colorado, Jennifer Ruck of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Megan Kim and husband, Da-Me of Jonesboro, Arkansas; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Herman Ray Butler of Cairo, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, T.A. and Eddy Butler; her husband, Frank Burke; one son-in-law, Donald Komm; one grandson, Henry P. Jones IV; three brothers, Roy, Vick, and Curt Butler; and three sisters, Beulah Ellis, Elvie McBride, and Ruby Deatherage.
Anna Mae was a dedicated homemaker and loved cooking for her family, sewing, and especially enjoyed quilting. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She always looked forward to their visits and the wonderful memories they shared.
Mrs. Burke was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas where she sought to become like her Lord Jesus in everything she did. She taught Sunday School class and faithfully attended as long as health permitted.
She will fondly be remembered as a lady with a kind heart and sweet spirit. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Bruce Stone and Brother Charles Morgan officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
December 1, 2014 @ 9:56 am
Mike and family, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing . My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
December 1, 2014 @ 12:20 pm
I remember Mrs. Burke so much, she was always waving at us kids when we ride our bikes and we stop and talk to her. She was so sweet. I am saying a prayer for all of you.
December 1, 2014 @ 12:47 pm
Frankie and family,
So sorry to hear of your mother/grandmothers passing. May God comfort you and keep his arms around you to give you the strength to get thru this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Terry and Teresa
December 3, 2014 @ 9:59 pm
Anna Mae was a very special person in my life as I was growing up. She was the best friend of my grandmother, Beala Williams, she was a wonderful neighbor and she is the reason that I got started in church and baptized. I will always remember her influence and the many kindnesses she has shown our family. My heart goes out to you all and our thoughts and prayers are with you….
Love, Margie