Leslie passed away on November 26, 2022 of congestive heart failure in Plano, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Paul Joseph Burke for 55 years. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and Eva Ray Scrocco. She is survived by her devoted husband Paul; sons, Christopher (Kathryn) Burke of Celina, TX, and Corey (Carolyn) Burke of Columbus, OH; her grandchildren, Miranda and Benjamin Burke; and sister Donna Schmidt of Titusville, FL.
Leslie was born in Boston, MA and lived in Little Rock, AR, Cincinnati, OH, Broomfield, CO, and McKinney, TX. Leslie attended Canton High School in Canton, MA and Katharine Gibbs School, Secretarial Executive Academy. She worked in the office for Hunter United Methodist Church in Little Rock for 11 years and in the financial offices for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for 20 years.
Leslie enjoyed traveling and spending time with her husband and family. Leslie’s two adored grandchildren were the love and joy of her life and affectionately called her “Gammie” and “Mimi,” which became her favorite names. She loved playing games, especially Words with Friends. She excelled at trivia, scrabble, and keeping in touch with friends and family.
The world was a better place with Leslie in it and she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A “Celebration of Life” ceremony will be held at 2PM on Saturday, December 3rd 2022 at Stonebriar Community Church, 4801 Legendary Dr, Frisco, TX 75034, Building B Room 156.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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