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Linda Burks Obituary
Pearl - Linda S. Burks, 80 passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Monday, November 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Lakewood Memorial Parks Funeral Home in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 PM, with a committal service to follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Burks was born on March 8, 1940 in West Helena, Arkansas. She lived most of her life in Meridian and Jackson Mississippi where she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother; and friend to many. She held a number of jobs, most often in office work doing bookkeeping, payroll and other office tasks. Mrs. Burks was a long time member of the Jackson Seventh-Day Adventist Church. In recent years she was bookkeeper, receptionist and co-owner of Salon LeFluer beauty salon in Jackson.
Mrs. Burks is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Orville Reidenbaugh and Gwendolyn Fergeson Reidenbaugh; daughter, Jena Ann Berrong; and sister, Shirley Ann Slaughter.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clinton Odell Burks; sons, Michael Odell Burks; James Clinton Burks (Kathy); brother, Robert Reidenbaugh (LaRee); six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Her incredible love for family along with an exceptional gift of hospitality and extraordinary cooking skills deeply endeared "Mama Linda" to countless numbers of people.
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Mary Yates
November 10, 2024
I sure miss my neighbor and friend. She was always a joy to be with. We played bunko with other neighbors and always enjoyed her delicious meals. She loved her Lord and lived for Him and her family. I thank God for our time together.
Love to the family, Mary Yates
Mary Yates
November 10, 2022
Linda blessed me as a friend and a neighbor. She loved her Lord and it showed in how she treated others, always a smile and a concern. I always enjoyed our times together at her home to play bunko and of course her great cooking. Her family was always on her mind and heart. I miss her but the memory will always be cherished.
Ouida Tomlinson
June 21, 2021
The Class of 1958, Meridian high school, expresses its sorrow over the passing of Shirley, our classmate.
Mary Yates
November 17, 2020
Odell and Family
My heart hurts for you and I am so sad for all of you. I loved being your neighbor and think of all of you and remember good times. Linda was a precious friend to all who knew her and was always looking out for her family and anyone who needed help. I thank God for her life and for touching mine. Thoughts and prayers to each of you. Love you, Mary
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