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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12 Condolence(s)
Jo Beth Shaw
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Barry and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have you in my prayers.
Rebecca Spradlin
Saturday, July 27, 2024
So very sorry for your families loss. Prayers for strength during these hard days! Hal and Anita are dear people that have joined our church and Al is our dear pastor at First Baptist in Bismarck. I was a graduate of Arkadelphia and knew several of the Jester family. I pray for each of you at this time and praying for strength.
Mike Block
Friday, July 26, 2024
I worked with Jannette at SWB for about 7 years until my retirement in 1981. We worked in the forecast group throwing darts at the best possible outcomes. We were an unusual group and our birthday celebrations and other parties left nothing to be desired. Jannette was so witty, creative and our group led SWB in results. Rachel came to work at times and we enjoyed her office presence. Jannete accomplishments as someone with many hats are to be envied. I'm glad she passed my way. God bless to all.
Bert & Kelly Westerman
Friday, July 26, 2024
All our love , thoughts and prayers to family and friends of Jannette. I’m blessed to have spent many summer weeks with my cousins over 50 years ago and Jannette along with her parents and brothers and sisters made a huge positive impact on my life and I hope I’ve influenced many people with the same love and kindness that Jannette always showed me and my sisters
Judi Akin
Thursday, July 25, 2024
I worked with Jannette at SBC. She was such a smart, gentle and happy lady. She will be missed by all. I’ll never forget Jan and I spent two weeks in Chicago together at a class. It was statistics but we managed to giggle our way through. Even the instructors agreed we were crazy. Such fun times spent with a friend. I’ll miss her. God Bless u all.
Donna Easley
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
I remember the day I met Jannette. I walked into her office to introduce myself with no clue where life would take us. Wow the time we spent together volunteering was educational, productive, fun, and at times exhausting but we got it done. Jannette's energy and desire to serve was amazing and I was lucky to serve with her. Till we meet again my friend.
Debbie Joslin
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Jannette was a dear friend of mine. We worked together at Bell and lived down the street from each other. I am looking forward to our reunion in Heaven. Barry, Rachel and to all her brothers and sisters and grandchildren, you are in my prayers for HIS peace. John 14:27 - Sincerely, Debbie Joslin
Dawn williams
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
No words to explain this lady.
No telling how many little ones learn of Jesus because of her. The world needs more women like her.
Life goals!! Loved her dearly.
Ann (Crossley) Werner
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Love you all, So sorry for the loss of my sweet cousin.
Wilda Thomas
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
I will always remember Janette as such a sweet and kind cousin, I didn’t get to visit with her very often but she was always the same at each occasion that we both ale to attend.
BARRY, RACHEL,ANITA, STEVE, ALLEN, and GARY, I will be praying and thinking about you all as you grieve the loss of this precious loved one!
I won’t be able to attend the memorial service, but I hope that you know my heart is there with my dear family! Love to you all, Wilda
Yvonne Dixon Emmons
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Jannette was a great friend but more like family. She was a great friend to so many and a true inspiration to me. She had such a great heart and loved the Lord. She will be greatly missed by so many!!
I am praying for all of her family!
Yvonne Dixon Emmons