August 28, 1923 - March 11, 2024
Ura Fae Kramer was born to Marshal E. and Ura (McCulloh) Burks in 1923, and graduated from Desha High School, and Arkansas College. She earned a Masters degree in counseling from Arkansas State University. She spent her career as a public school teacher and a high school counselor.
Ura Fae became a Presbyterian when she ten years old. That has been a member of First Presbyterian since April 21, 1946. A year later, May 16, 1947, she married J.B. Kramer.
Ura Fae has served this church in many capacities. She taught Sunday School and Bible school, served as DCE and director of Vacation Church School. She has served on the pulpit committee, trustee and is an ordained elder. In 1991, Ura Fae was presented a Life Membership Award by the state Women of the Church organization. She has served as president, council member, and circle chairman.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy Kramer, granddaughter Adrienne Johnson Casterline, son-in law Tim Casterline, brother Arvil Burks, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and 8 siblings.
Her service will be at 2pm on March 30 at the First Presbyterian Church in Batesville followed by a graveside service at Kyler Cemetery. Visitation will be on March 29 at Roller Crouch Funeral Home from 4pm until 6pm.
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23 Condolence(s)
Larry Allgood
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Kathy, I somehow missed the announce the passing of your wonderful Mom. It's wonderful she had such a long, successful life, but no matter how long life is too short. Your Mom will be missed by all had knew her. It's my prayer that you found peace in your Mom's passing, knowing she was loved by so many people.
Frank Tripp
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Kathy, so sorry for your lose. Your mother was such a special lady, and a wonderful friend of our family. God bless
Jan Fry Daniel
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Mrs. Kramer was a very special lady. I worked for her some at Batesville High School in her counseling office for a semester. She was always so caring of all the students and kind to everyone. I loved bumping into her when she was well into her eighties. She always knew me. So sorry for her family. She will be missed, and always remembered. Jan
Lynn Rose
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Ura Fae always made me feel like part of her family when we moved 9 hours away from our own. I’ll never forget her taking us under her wings at First Pres Batesville. She and Wanda were My People for the 22 years we lived there! I pray God’s love, comfort, and blessings to all the Burks and Kramer family.
Mary Cooke Boushelle
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Ura Fae had the special gift of making others feel special. I will always remember her at church, her beautiful dimples, vegetables from JB’s garden, and how she took an interest in my life…always gracious, kind and loving. Please accept my sincerest condolences to all in the family.
Karen Coats Lange
Saturday, March 30, 2024
I was so sorry for your loss. Ura Fae was such a sweet and compassionate lady, who was genuinely interested in others. She never failed to ask about my family, my mom, my children when I saw her at church. Such an amazing life she led, always bringing joy to others and finding a way to make everyone she met feel valued and welcome. She will truly be missed.
Danny J Mitchell
Friday, March 29, 2024
Kathy and family so sorry for the loss of Ura Fae such a caring lady remember her well from Batesville High School, Prayers for all of you. Danny Mitchell
Winston Vickers
Friday, March 29, 2024
It is hard to describe what a positive influence Ura Fae had on our family and all those she interacted with at many levels over the years, from friends to students to professional colleagues. She was someone whose positive outlook and kindness brightened many lives and it has been a great privilege to have known her. I and my family send our sincere condolences to all of her family, we all will miss her.
Lucia Cook Queen
Friday, March 29, 2024
Sending love and hugs, Kathy!
Your mom was such a wonderful, constant friend to our family and all she loved. How she will be missed!
Julie Smith
Friday, March 29, 2024
Dear Kathy, thinking of you all during this difficult time. Keeping you, Adrienne and Tim in my prayers!
Vickie Pickens Shaver-Couch
Thursday, March 28, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss, Kathy. Your Mom was a beautiful, gracious and kind lady. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Gay Bennett King
Monday, March 25, 2024
So sorry for your lost. Your Mother was a beautiful and kind lady.
Deana Wyatt
Monday, March 25, 2024
I'm so sorry for your pain and loss. She touched many lives in a positive way.
Anne Glenn McCauley Coker
Monday, March 25, 2024
Mrs. Kramer was such a lovely lady and touched so many lives! I’m so sorry Kathy for your loss.
Nan Tucker
Sunday, March 24, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She lived a wonderful life. Such a sweet gentle lady!
I know she will be missed
Elaine Hardwick
Friday, March 22, 2024
I have so many wonderful, wonderful memories of Aunt Fae as I called her when I was growing up and after I was grown, Ura Fae. The friendship that Ura Fae had with my mom, Ruth Vickers, was so strong, developed as they worked on their Master's degrees as school counselors at Batesville Jr High and Sr High counselors. They laughed and cried together and loved each other so much. Their friendship extended then to their husbands, George and JB. Having a friendship with both the husband and wife enjoying another husband and wife couple is such a treasure. JB was known for giving my children quarters everytime they visited and Ura Fae always remembered to celebrate my birthday and then my children's birthdays with $2 bills which we still treasure today. Even when she couldn't send cards anymore she always would try to call them or me to let us know she was thinking of us. After my mom passed away, it was like talking to my mom again when I would talk to Ura Fae. I will miss those phone calls and our expressing to each other one more time how much my mom had meant to both of us! Thank you Ura Fae for your love, your strength, your desire to live life fully every day. One of the last things that you said to me was that you didn't expect to live to be 100 but you loved living so you just guessed you would keep on doing it! We love you and you will be missed.
Clay and Louise Hooper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Kathy, so sorry hear of your loss. I enjoyed talking to her through the years. May God bless you.
Mary Sapp
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mrs. Kramer was dear and precious and a treasure to so many in her/our world.
I am grateful for having the opportunity to know her and experience the blessing and gift of her life. Rest in peace, dear Mrs. Kramer.. Love, Mary
Pam Musgrave Boles
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Kathy, your mother’s smile was beautiful, welcoming, sincere, and loving. She was always interested in others. Wishing I could be there on the 30th to give you the hug she would have for me. God blessed us all through her loving kindness. For God is Love. Pam.
Betty Gaither
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Kramer she was a very special lady..you will be in my prayers
Linda Jobe
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May Our Loving Heavenly Father Hold and Comfort you during this terrible time. My thoughts and Prayers are yours.
Mary J. Snaqpp Matthews
Monday, March 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all the family. I remember so well having talks with Mrs Kramer. She was so kind & friendly. Years later would see her & she remembered me amid so many students
Betty Burge Cockrill
Friday, March 15, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Ura Fae. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.