Norma Burk

Norma Burk obituary, Ocala, FL

Norma Burk

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Norma Burk Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 20, 2026.
Norma Rae Burk, 96 born March 4, 1929 of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home, on February 16, 2026.

See is survived by her long time companion Morley Schmolesky, her siblings: Kent (Darlene) Taylor and Lois Stall, her children: Linda (Dana) Knapp, Joseph (Ruth) Fausnight, Rebecca (Dan) McClaflin, Delora (William Sienkewicz) Hoffman, and Vesta (Suzan DeWald) Fausnight. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were blessed by her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 7 at 11:00 am at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Ocala, Florida, with Dana Knapp officiating. For those unable to attend in person, a YouTube live broadcast of the service will be available from the church.

Norma will be interred at Bushnell National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local hospice or Hospice of Marian County, Ocala, Florida.

Norma's legacy of faith, kindness, and dedication to family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

7

Celebration of Life

First Congregational Church (UCC)

6140 SW 78th Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

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