Thomasina Burke Garland

Thomasina Burke Garland

Thomasina Garland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 28, 2009.
Thomasina Burke Garland - SAVANNAH - Thomasina Burke Garland, 65, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Hospice Savannah after a short illness. She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Josephine Truell and Thomas Washington. When in attendance of church she attended Central Missionary Baptist Church in Thunderbolt. Prior to her retirement she was a Certified Executive Housekeeper opening several prestigious hotels in the Savannah area. She is preceded in death by her grand-daughter Rachel Burke. Survivors: two sons, Nathaniel Robert Burke, Jr., Stone Mountain, GA, David Burke, Dallas, TX; daughter, Merika Burke, Savannah, GA; five grandchildren, Raven Burke, Issac Burke, Amira Johnson, Jarrod Burke, and Iris Burke; a host of family and other friends. Memorial service will be held at Central Missionary Baptist Church at 3119 Shell Rd on Saturday, May 30, 2009. Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel Savannah Morning News May 28, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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May 31, 2009

DeeAnn Buck posted to the memorial.

May 30, 2009

Frances Branch posted to the memorial.

May 29, 2009

Bonny and Vernon Taylor posted to the memorial.

DeeAnn Buck

May 31, 2009

Merika, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Frances Branch

May 30, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Classmate Frances Branch-Dailey

Bonny and Vernon Taylor

May 29, 2009

Merika, I never met your mother but from the stories you would tell me about her, I felt like I knew her. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

chrish johnson

May 28, 2009

To the garland burke family: I met Mrs.Garland about tens years ago at the Hampton Inn on bay street. Mrs.Garland gave me my job there and i have been there every since. What i am trying to say is that somtimes the lord put some people in your life for a reason and this the way i felt about Mrs.Garland. There is so much i can say about Mrs.Garland but this guest book is not big enough. So i`ll just say that she was a friend and a mother and i will always remember Mrs.Thomasina Garland. love Chrish

Antonia Sottile - Hale

May 28, 2009

Merika, David, Robert and all those beautiful grandchildren Thomasina was so proud of; keep strong and know that this powerful, funny, insightful, thoughtful, and amazing woman is watching over all of us now. I worked with Thomasina at the Hampton Inn Downtown, she was so much more than a colleague she has been a friend for many years now and we've shared our families over the phone for ten years. I can't imagine not picking up the phone one October 7th to wish her a happy birthday and reminisce over our past and catch up on our current lives. She was an example I cherrished, and I will hold on to all she taught me professionally and personally. With every fitted sheet I can fold up into a perfect square I will think of the days she took to teach me. God Bless you Thomasina Garland, he has taken his treasure home and we are all the richer for having known you and been able to call you friend.

Rufus Johnson, III

May 28, 2009

Merika, I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. I'm sure she is one of the great inspirations in your life. Now that she has found eternal peace, may your life be a testament to her's. Stay strong. Peace be unto you and yours.

Robin Osborne & family

May 28, 2009

Robert & David, may God's Peace and strength continue to guide you through this time of bereavement, Merika, my best friend, my sister, I love you and you know that if you ever need me for anything I am here. You are a strong woman of God, you have endured to the end, know that God will continue to strenghten you and give you the Peace you need to continue on. Mommy will be greatly missed but will always be in our hearts and memories....and you know its a lot of them (smile)..

Anita Banks-Singleton

May 28, 2009

To The Garland Burke Family,
Mrs. Thomasina and my mother (the deceased) Jackie Ervin were very good friends and co-workers. I can remember alot of time spending time at the house with Merika and David have fun while our mothers do some major cooking for some function that they were involved with. Alot of years have gone by and contact was lost. Please remember that she was loved by alot of people and she will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Terri Watts

May 28, 2009

Nathaniel, David and Merika during this sad time remember what a great Mom, a great friend, and co-worker Thomasina was to everyone. I was her manager at Jo-Ann Fabrics for many years. She never turned me down when I needed someone to fill in. She was a treasure to know and love. God be with you and with her spirit.

Mary Jo & Gregg Geiger

May 28, 2009

Merika and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know the emptiness you must be feeling at her passing. Please know that your family is our thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Elaine Cokley Palmer

May 28, 2009

To: The Burke Garland family.I Work with your Mother at the Hampton Inn on Stephenson.for years and have always been enjoyable to know her.she would always keep you smiling about some thing.My God Bless You All Though this time in your life.

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May 31, 2009

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