Newark, New Jersey
Callie Marie (Wakefield) Burks, 67, of East Orange, N.J., passed away on Aug. 14, 2013. Visitation is on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul Sounds of Praise Church, 587-93 18th Ave., Newark, N.J. The funeral service is on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Interment is at...
Read MoreI'll never forget how min. Burke would appeal to the parents of our "Children w/o Jobs" to get them involved in various activities @ our church. I had the pleasure of serving as her administrator of the junior church, & she always made me feel that I could accomplish anything that I set my mind to do. Thank you for the confidence min. Burke; I love you & you will be missed.
Lisa A.
August 25, 2013 | Irvington, NJ
The most beautiful, real God-fearing woman I've known. Rest in Peace mother Burks, R.I.P.
You were cherished; our spiritual mother who taught and planted so many seeds in our lives. Thank you. Burks family we wept with you and rejoice that she is resting in the arms of Jesus.
Malden & Tamara Mitchell
August 23, 2013 | Raleigh, NC
James & Kimberly Bryant III
August 21, 2013 | Nutley, NJ