Mrs. Mary Ann Burks
Funeral Notice
Mrs. Mary Ann Burks, 91, of Auburn (formerly of Camp Hill) died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Oak Park Nursing Home, Auburn. Funeral services will be held at New Canaan Baptist Church, Camp Hill on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (CST) with Rev. W. F. Smith, Sr., officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home, Friday, December 30, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 6: 00 p.m. (CST).
Mrs. Burks was born in Camp Hill on April 1, 1925 to the late Alford and Levonia Chislom Burton. She attended school in Tallapoosa County and was later married to Mr. Vacher Burks who preceded her in death. She was a member of the New Canaan Baptist Church where she was a dedicated and faithful member serving in many capacities such as, the Sunday School, Missionary Ministry, Usher Ministry and Supervisor of the Sunbeam Band. Additionally, in the Ebenezer District, her service included being the Congress of Christian Education Youth Director, supervising the Sunbeam Band, organizing the Youth Conference, and instructing an Association Class. Her work extended as well to the roles of Recording Secretary, Matron Counselor and Vice-President. She was instrumental in helping build the Ebenezer District Center and in organizing the observance of annual prayer night.
Mrs. Burks was a member of the Southeast State Convention, the Alabama Baptist State Convention and the National Baptist Convention, Inc. She led the effort in organizing Wilson Pride Chapter 861 Order of Eastern Star, served as Worthy Patron for many years and simply loved this organization. She was also a member of Home Benevolence Society Lodge #17 and was an active member of the NAACP.
For many years, Mrs. Burks was employed by the Playtex Corporation and Opelika Housing Authority. She loved to cook and was well known for her beautiful flowers and vegetable garden. Her love and compassion for others guided her to the role of foster mother. Later in life, she became the caregiver for her Aunt Pearl and her late husband.
Mrs. Burks is survived by her devoted daughter, Carolyn Smith (Rev. W. F. Smith, Sr.) Opelika; three grandchildren: Rev. Willie F. Smith, Jr., Opelika, Dr. Monique (Jerome) Gadson, McDonough, GA and Dr. Patrick (Dr. Johnelle) Smith, Boston, MA; four great-grandchildren; one foster son: Michael Eason, Camp Hill; Special friend: Sara Goodman, Camp Hill and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Comments/Condolences
CAROLYN
The Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your loved one, Mrs. Burks, has the hope of a resurrection in the near future. You can read this in (John 5: 28, 29)
CH
Please be encouraged:
For I well know what I am thinking toward you, declares Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope
Jeremiah 29:11
DA FRAZIER
So very sorry for your loss, may our Heavenly Father comfort you at this time of grief. He is the GOD of all comfort. The GOD of love will keep the promise that soon death will be swallowed up forever, pain will be gone, and no sorrow. Isaiah 25:8
BETTY TAYLOR
Our prayers are with the family. May your burdens be lifted.
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