Cheryl Lee Vollbracht Burks

Cheryl Lee Vollbracht Burks, of Benton, passed away in Benton, Ark. on Feb. 28, 2014. She was born on Nov. 16, 1934 in Camp Point, Ill. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Roy William Vollbracht. Others proceeding her in death are her husband of 52 years, Melvin Burks and his son, Ronald Burks; her sister, Wanda (and Edward) Bockenfeld; brother, Roy (and Alice) Vollbracht. Surviving are her brother, Richard (and Helen) Vollbracht; three daughters: Brigitte (and Paul) Tobola and their two children, Will and Carley; Kimberly (and Dr. Andrew) Getzoff and their two children, Jacob and Emily; Carolyn (and Ed) Buckner and their five children, Grant (and Hillary) Lewis, Ashton (and Jared) Eakin, Kristan Hendricks and Morgan and Brooke Buckner; daughter-in-law, Anita Burks and her three children, Brandon (and Jennifer) Burks, Brian (and Caley) Burks and Blair (and Jennifer) Burks. Their eight great-grandchildren. Cheryl loved people and was involved in many different facets of life. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. Her hobbies were piano, poetry and painting. She had 15 years of professional training in voice and appeared in local and regional print ads and television commercials. She also enjoyed many prominent roles in several productions of the Royal Players in its early years. In 1973, she organized a group of friends who loved literature. The Benton Literary Guild is now in its 41st year. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Benton sanctuary choir for over 25 years and served as a soloist frequently. She also led music in her Sunday School department for over 20 years. Cheryl loved the Lord and His church. Visitation will be at Ashby's Funeral Home on Monday, March 3, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church Selph Hall on Tuesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. with Rick Grant and Greg Kirksey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Saline County Library, attention Erin Cozart or the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Guest Book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.