Velma Ruedean "Grammy Rue" Burk
Velma Ruedean "Grammy Rue" Burk
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Services for Velma Ruedean "Grammy Rue" Burk, 61, of Gilmer, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Woodland Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Ralph Cone officiating. Interment will be in Summerfield Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Welch Funeral Home. Mrs. Burk died on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at a local medical center.
Mrs. Burk was born April 8, 1948, in Longview, to Onis Leroy and Velma Maye Whitworth Shipman. She was a member of Pine Crest Bible Church in Longview. She helped her husband start the first AWANA in East Texas. She taught AWANA for 19 years. She was a foster mother with C.P.S. to many children for over 14 years. She also taught at Grace Christian School for a number of years. Mrs. Burk was a midwife assistant with Childbirth Services. She made "special cakes for special people". She helped homeschool many of her grandchildren. She was a faithful wife and a wonderful grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Vernon Burk of Gilmer; mother, Velma Maye Vickery and spouse, James of Longview; brother, Roy Shipman of Longview; stepbrother, Jeffery Vickery and spouse, Cheryl of Longview; stepsister, Cindy Dorgan and spouse, Tommy of Arlington; stepbrother, Preston Vickery and spouse, Frenchie of Longview; daughter, Rachel Roden and spouse, Tim of Gilmer; daughter, Rebekah Lundquist and spouse, James of Yongsville, North Carolina; daughter, Ruth Glass and spouse, Paul of Longview; son, Thomas Burk and spouse, Heather of Longview; daughter, Rhoda Cerliano and spouse, Terry of Gilmer; grandchildren, Kendra, Vannan, Joel, Jonathan, Karen, Robert, Sarah, Christopher, Michelle, Mary, Matthew, Hannah, Stephen, Samuel, Shianne, Miya, Marriana, Anthony, Alex, Avery and Valarie; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
The family will receive friends today, May 13, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home, 4619 Judson Road.
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Terry Cerliano
June 9, 2009
I miss you greatly, Mom. I will do my best to raise up your grandsons and granddaughter in the way I know you would want me to. I will diligently teach them the way of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and guide them safely back to your arms.
May 18, 2009
We were saddened of your mother's passing.
We extend our sympathy and prayers.
Love,
Norman & Gladyne Hluchan
3601 Hopi Trail
Temple, TX 76504
Thomas burk
May 13, 2009
Mom was a loving,caring,helpful,and kind and she loved all of her family.
Ron Wolf
May 13, 2009
I grieve, not for Ruedean who is in a better place, but for the ones who must continue on without her. My heart goes out to the family. I'll see you tomorrow.
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Terry Flusche
May 13, 2009
Best Remembrances. Terry J. Flusche.
Betty Gillis
May 13, 2009
Losing a wife and mother is so hard. My heart is with all of you during this difficult time. Rudeen was such a special person and touched many lives. Cherish the memories you have and instill them in your children.
May 13, 2009
Although we did not know her, we know her brother, Roy, very well. Reading the entries in her guest book makes us know that, like Roy, she was a wonderful, caring person. We pray the family is consoled just by knowing that so many others share their loss. Leslie and Lynda Freeman
Mike & Logan Howell
May 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bobbie and Reena Chambers
May 13, 2009
You will be missed. Terri Donawell, David & Michael
Diana Hartman (Vickery)
May 12, 2009
Ruedean was always an inspiration to me. She helped me understand that life was what you make of it. My thoughts and prayers are her family. I will miss her, even though we had not kept in touch.
Diana Hartman (Vickery)
Anna Robinett
May 12, 2009
All my memories of Ruedean are sweet and tender because that's who she was to me. We would talk for long periods of time after school hours, and I saw in her such a sacrificial love for her family. They were more important to her than herself, as those who knew her have seen. She remained positive no matter the circumstances, because she believed and trusted in her God who loved her and gave Himself for her.
I will miss Ruedean, my sweet and loving friend. It's hard to believe she's not with us anymore, but her example in a life lived so selflessly is left for all of us to follow likewise. It was a rich blessing to know you, Ruedean, thank you for being my friend.
Linda Terzolo
May 12, 2009
Tribute to Ruedean, the Proverbs 31 woman...rising before dawn to tend to her household and extended household. Thanks for the beautiful cakes, for sharing your seamstress skills, for your words of encouragement and your words of wisdom. Thanks for mothering our children. Thanks for setting an example of kindness and love. We will miss you.
Linda Jackson
May 12, 2009
To Ruedean's family. My heart aches for your loss. I have not kept in touch with her in the past few years but I often thought of her. Our children grew and played together, first our girls on Lake Drive and then when we both moved to Pine Tree area and Rhoda and my son came along. I am grateful to have know such a fine person and friend as Ruedean. May her children take comfort in knowing where she is now.
Mark Fort
May 12, 2009
I am saddened to hear of Ruedean’s passing. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend visitation or the service due to being at work off-shore. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Rhoda Cerliano
May 12, 2009
I love you mommy. You will always be in my heart. I promise to teach my babies as you have taught me to. To help them grow to be men and a lady follow God in everything they do. You were my best friend, my heart aches for you. I love you, I miss you.
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