of Benton, AR
September 27, 1942 - December 27, 2024
Lee P. Burks, age 82, of Haskell passed away on December 27, 2024 in Benton, Arkansas. Lee was born September 27, 1942 to Mary Lizabeth Suttles Harris and Charlie Harris. The youngest of ten children to the couple, she was born in Knoxville, Tennessee at home with only her mother present for her birth.
Lee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill T. Burks; son, Kenneth Earl Burks; step father, Lester Duncan; nine siblings, Hazel Ruth Harris, Mary Belle McKeehan, John Harris, Charlie Harris, Dorothy Thula Harris, Evelyn Mae Bentley, Julie Anne Packard, Archie and Arlie Harris; granddaughter, Amber Lee Burks; twin grandsons, Bradley and Brandon Burks and her daughter-in-law, Judith Burks.
Lee met the love of her life while working at Snearley's Drive-In on Edison Avenue. Bill and Lee married March 14, 1959 at Highland Heights Baptist Church. They lived in Denver, Colorado for a brief period but returned to Arkansas and eventually settled in Haskell. While raising their boys, the family made many trips to Buckville and spent ample time outdoors. Lee was always a hard worker and helped to provide for her family through a variety of occupations. Over the years, she worked in a furniture factory, the lunchroom at Harmony Grove School, in clinic with Dr. Kirk and Dr. Taggart and eventually retired from Benton Services Center (Arkansas Health Center) as an Activities Director in 2003. Lee had many animal companions, including horses, dogs, a few cats and her backyard songbirds. During retirement, she stayed busy spending time with Bill, their grandkids and later great grandkids. She loved spending mornings on her back porch, working in her flower beds, walking for exercise and relaxation and looking for opportunities to help others. Lee was a member of Francois Missionary Baptist Church in Malvern.
She is survived by her loving son, Keith Lee Burks; daughter-in-law, Regina Burks; grandchildren. Jessica Mashburn and husband. Jake, Bailee Brown; eight great grandchildren. Aiden T, Austen Lee, Ava Marie, Addy Kay, Arynn Lizabeth, Andrew Kenneth, Annie Rose Mashburn and Rosie Brown all of Haskell; sister by love, Lou Packer of Mt. Ida and sister-in-law, Cookie Burks of Benton.
Pallbearers will be Brian Callahan, Aiden Mashburn, Austen Mashburn, Adam Ricketts, Doug Sanford and Russell Statler, honorary pallbearer, Andrew Mashburn.
Services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home in Benton. Visitation will be at 9:00 am followed by the funeral at 10:00 am, burial at Ten Mile Cemetery in Lonsdale with Pastor W. A. Dillard and Jake Mashburn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Humane Society of Saline County or Francois Missionary Baptist Church in Malvern.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013150700.
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11 Condolence(s)
Connie Pedron
Friday, January 3, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Lee, she was an amazing Lady and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Connie Pedron and Ron Pedron
Jimmie Richards
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Sorry for your loss Lee was a pillar to the community
And never met a stranger
Sandra Krebd
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Dear Regina and family
I am so sorry- I loved Lee for so many reasons
Always friendly and loving to me, my family, my mom and most recent her loving attention to Aunt Thelma. So very sorry. Our community lost another pillar! Pray you all find peace and comfort!
Ellen Prewitt Smith
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Lee Burks was a favorite to everyone. She was loved; she gave love; she shed light and kindness and compassion in every way to everyone. Lee was devoted to her simple task of sending birthday greetings to each member of Widows Might; she made it an act of love and encouragement. She will be sorely missed at the Bryant Senior Center. She greeted and reached out to so many members. Lee was a delight to know and love. Sending deepest sympathy to family and church, we love you, Lee, and will always remember your sweet spirit, Ellen Prewitt and Cathie Dorsch of The Widows Might.
Janis Galloway
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
I will miss Lee's smile and hugs ... may God's love, comfort and peace surround your family and friends until we meet her again!
Carla Jones Rogers
Monday, December 30, 2024
My deepest condolences to all of you. Mrs. Lee was always kind to all us Jones kids. Her and mom (sue jones) were friends for many years. I pray you find peace in knowing she left her earthly home and steped right into her heavenly home.
Jamie Burton
Monday, December 30, 2024
Lee was a precious friend who will be greatly missed by all of us in The Widow's Might.
Cheryl Burks
Monday, December 30, 2024
I loved Lee dearly and will miss our conversations and cards
Meliss & Randy Mangum
Monday, December 30, 2024
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of
Ms Lee she treated Randy like one of her boys and was always so nice and welcoming.
Maxine Freeman
Monday, December 30, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will truly miss my friend!
Robbie McKinnon
Monday, December 30, 2024
I loved Lee. I just moved from Arkadelphia and made several trips to Canton with her. She was a sweet and thoughtful friend. I loved the cards that she would send.