Lela Bourke Obituary
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She enjoyed being involved in many aspects of her church throughout her life. She loved the Lord and loved serving Him in her community.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oron and Nancy Hearn, husband of 54 years, John "Jack" Edwin Bourke, Jr., brothers, David and Ed Hearn, and sister, Evelyn Hearn Gallant. She is survived by her nephews, Jimmy (Karen) Hearn, David Jr. (Ernie) Hearn, Craig (Pam) Hearn, brother-in-laws, Blair and Buzzy Bourke, and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The service will take place in the mausoleum chapel.
Online condolences may be left at www.billheadfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Home & Crematory Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. 770-564-2726
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