Sue Elizabeth "Libby" Burke

Sue Elizabeth "Libby" Burke obituary, Roxboro, NC

Sue Elizabeth "Libby" Burke

Sue Burke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks & White Funeral Home and Crematory - Roxboro on Sep. 14, 2025.

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Sue Elizabeth "Libby" Burke, 94, of 722 Younger Rd., Roxboro, died Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born in Person County, Mrs. Burke was the daughter of the late Clark Thomas and Sue Alma Clayton Neathery and wife of the late Joseph "Joe" Malcolm Burke, Jr. Mrs. Burke was a homemaker and a member of Roxboro Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Burke is survived by her son, Joseph Malcolm Burke III (Susan), of Roxboro and Karen Elizabeth Burke, of Greensboro; one granddaughter, Molly Catherine Burke (Conor).

Graveside services will be held 11AM Monday at Person Memorial Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Matt Bowman.

Memorials may be made to Roxboro Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 419, Roxboro, NC, 27573.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

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