of Clinton, AR

February 5, 1955 - July 19, 2024

Marilyn Jannette Burke, age 69, passed away peacefully in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 19, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1955 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and was the daughter of Allmon Jester and Doris (Deaton) Jester.

Jannette was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School in 1973. She began her career with Southwestern Bell (now AT&T) as a telephone operator and served in various roles throughout the company until 1993. She worked at Maritz from 1993 2000. She returned to work at AT&T in 2001 and retired in 2007.

On March 7, 1980, Jannette married the love of her life, Barry Burke in Little Rock, Arkansas. On July 17, 1984, they welcomed their daughter, Rachael. They lived in Little Rock until 2011 and then she and Barry built a farmhouse and retired to their farm in Clinton, Arkansas where she was an active member of Formosa Baptist Church, teaching Sunday School, leading VBS and going on mission trips. She had a lifetime of serving and generosity for so many people and organizations including Race for the Cure and The Call. She also rescued and cared for hundreds of dogs.

Jannette is lovingly remembered by her husband, Barry; daughter, Rachael; son in-law, KJ; granddaughters, Layla and Josie; sister, Anita; brothers, Steve, Alan and Gary; as well as many other family members and friends.

Jannette will be remembered as a faithful child of God who loved, served and gave all she had. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

The memorial service will be held at Formosa Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas on July 27, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. There will be visitation an hour before the service (10:00 AM) . In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Call in Clinton, Arkansas.

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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
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