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Margie Burk Obituary

BURK Margie Lee Burk, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Doctor's West Hospital. Member of Union Baptist Church of 73 years where she served in the Choir, as a Kitchen Attendant, and Missionary. Predeceased by husband Vincent L. Burk Sr., parents Jesse and Mabel Pryor Thornton, sisters Ruby Millsap and Catherine Tatum, brother Robert Thornton, children Vincent L. Burk Jr., Arnold L. Burk, Mary C. Skeaton, Virgil M. Burk, and Lynn R. Lawrence, and grandchildren Kahlil D. Wood and Demetrius Burk. Survived by loving children, Ronald (Betty) Burk, Ruby (Elder Gaius) Griffea, Lois (Levi) Horton, Patricia Burk, and Rachel Wood; brother, James (Lillian) Thornton; aunt, Anna Ragland; sisters-in-law, Mary Harris and Grace Burk; brother-in-law, Clarence (Rose) Tatum; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends; including special friends, Gladys Curry, Francita Taylor, and Rose Triplett. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m., Monday, January 9, 2006 at Union Baptist Church, 3452 1st Ave., Urbancrest, Ohio. Pastor E. Richard McDaniels, officiating and Pastor Lindberg Perryman, eulogist. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Glen Rest Estates. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St. 447-9383.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 8, 2006.

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Annette Galloway-Bailey

January 9, 2006

The Galloway Family expresses our deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. Burk was a sweet spirited and beautiful person that will be missed.

Arlinda Perryman

January 9, 2006

Mrs. Burk always held a special place in Rita and my hearts. She was one of the kindest and sweetest God fearing women that I have known. She suffered long, but in such an inspiring and God-filled manner. She was an example for us all in how to live our lives and weather the storms. We will miss her sweet smile and kind words of encouragement.



Arlinda Perryman & Rita Arnold

Deidre Cook

January 9, 2006

My prayers are with you. God Bless you all.

Mary Ann REID

January 8, 2006

Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Mrs Burke was a wonderful and giving person, that will be missed by many. Our love and prayers will be with you all.

Mary Ann Reid & Mrs Lois Ware

Dude & Renee Brown

January 8, 2006

We express our sincere sympathy to your family. Ms. Margie will always have a special place in our hearts and we rejoice in the fact that we know she is resting with the Lord. God bless you all!

Mary Hamilton

January 8, 2006

Why should we weep when the weary ones rest

In the bosom of Jesus supreme

In the mansions of glory prepared for the blessed

For death is no more than a dream

Be comforted because there will be

No more "Rough Side of the Mountain" she heard God say "Welcome Home"... Sis. Hamilton

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