Joyce was a very sweet and kind lady and was so friendly.  I always enjoyed talking with her at Church.  It was a pleasure to be around her and you knew how much she loved the Lord.  One time years ago she had heard that I was interested in playing the clarinet so the next Sunday at Church she came up to me and told me that she had a clarinet that had been in her family and she was going to give it to me. What a blessing! I still have that clarinet and I will always remember her kindness to me.  I am rejoicing knowing that Joyce is in Heaven now with her Lord.

Rachel My heart is with you and your family.  We can only imagine how beautiful Heaven is right now  The Lord is waiting for us now..I love you.. Wanda Gail

Diane, Rachel and all the family.   

My heart goes out to all of you.   Joyce was such a kind and loving person.  She always had a big smile, a kind word and a loving heart.  I know Joyce will be greatly missed and please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Due to Joyce’s age  I guess I always looked at her as an aunt instead of a cousin. I will forever remember the smile on her face and always laugher wherever she was. May God be with all her family during this difficult time.

                                               Sincerely  Melvin Bruffy

Diane, what a wonderful tribute!  My mother, Jackie Campbell, was Mrs. Burks' roommate at Liberty Ridge.   Mom died on 3/2/23.  Your mother was such a sweet lady.    My thoughts are with you and your family.   Terry Zatrepalek

We have been saying goodbye to some aspects of our sweet mama for 13 years. While Alzheimer’s is a nasty disease and my mother’s greatest nightmare, she approached it and lived through it with God’s grace. He has been with her every step of the way. There have been times when we struggled over decisions, we did our best and inevitably every time God stepped in and did the rest. He has placed people to care for her all along the way he has dwelled in her through the Holy Spirit to the point that people actually knew she knew Jesus without her speaking a word. Her countenance even changed when she watched TV on church, heard the Bible being read or heard Christian songs. My mom did not choose this journey, but she would have if she would have known how much it would have increased my faith and pointed people to Jesus. God has had my mother in his hand the whole time. 

Jesus your name is the highest, your name is the greatest, your name stands above them all. All thrones and dominions, all powers and positions, your name stands above them all. And the angels cry holy, all creation cries holy, you are lifted high, holy forever, we cry, holy, holy, holy.

You have been faithful. You have been with mom every single day all along the way. You answered our prayers and gave her a peaceful passing. You God are worthy to be praised.

Your Daughter, Diane

I can only get a glimpse of this, dear woman through her sweet daughter, Diane. I know she must have loved the Lord and loved her family. I have every confidence that she talked about Jesus when she would rise up and walk about her day. I am sure of these things because I see the evidences in her children. What a legacy this sweet lady has left.

Rachel and family,  Joyce was such a beautiful lady!  I remember her from CVCC and she was so kind.  I have a rabbit that she made me for my lapel and I cherish it knowing it was made with her hands and a lot of love!  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  Rest in peace sweet Joyce.   God Bless 💕

Love you Mom - Missing you but will see you again soon. 

Love 


Benny

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Joyce Millner Burks

September 2, 1934 – June 6, 2025

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

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