Thelma Faye Burks

Thelma Faye Stocks Burks, age 90, of Gadsden , went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 28, 2018. Funeral service will be 12:30 Monday, December 31, 2018 at Collier Butler Chapel. Bro. Gary Hare and Bro. Jimmy Baily will officiate. Burial will be at Crestwood Cemetery. Collier Butler Funeral Home will direct services.

Thelma was born in 1928 to William and Cassie Stocks. She was the youngest of eight children and was raised in Eva, Alabama. She was married to William Edward Burks for 51 years and together they raised five children who she loved and adored. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and friend.

She is known for her outstanding cooking. She enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her flowers and vegetables. She was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Goldenrod Avenue Baptist Church and loved her church family.

Mrs. Burks is preceded in death by her husband William Edward Burks; parents William H. and Cassie Whitworth Stocks; 5 sisters and 2 brothers; son in law Kenneth L. Williams; and great granddaughter Cherokee Williams.

She is survived by her children Brenda Williams of Sardis, Dale Burks (Kim) of Steele; Johnny Burks (Mickey) of Rainsville, Deborah Miller (Sonny) of Southside, Penny Pondick (Glenn) of Southside; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special pet, Honey.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Goldenrod Avenue Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Michael Williams, Tony Williams, Seth Miller, Alexander Pondick, Zac West, and Andrew Crocker.

Honorary pallbearers are the members of Goldenrod Avenue Baptist Church; special neighbors and friends Carl and Wanda Hayes, Chad, Amy, and Ashley Lipscomb and Frank and Paula Reagan.

Special thanks to Dr. S. Sancheti, Dr. J. Pirani, Amedisys Home Health Care and Amedisys Hospice.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10:30 until the hour of service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collier-butler.com for the Burks family.