Obituaries

Carolyn Jean Burke

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Carolyn "Jean" Burke, age 58, passed away July 21, 2013. Jean was born on June 19, 1955 in Searcy, Arkansas. Jean is survived by two sons; Walter Andrew Burke and wife Tammie Rather of North Little Rock, Ark., Brian Ray Burke and wife Jennifer of Waldron, Ark., daughter; Christi Lynn Burke of Haskell, Ark., parents; Olen and Helen West, three grandchildren; Madison, Abbie, and Zach, three sisters; B.J. Sorrels and husband Ken of Alvin,Texas, Nancy Lavender and husband Mike of Lake Village, Ark., Sandra Graber and husband Alden of Benton, Ark., as well as many other family and friends, all who loved her dearly and will miss her always. Jean was a seamstress and bookkeeper. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing the piano, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday School. Her greatest joy was her three precious grandchildren. Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home, Benton Chapel. The family will hold a memorial service officiated by Bro. Ken Key, Friday, July 26th, 3 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 19200 Interstate 30 Frontage Rd, Benton, Ark. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com or call 501-778-7100 for information.

Published July 25, 2013

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