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Nancy Burke

Published Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in the Nevada County Picayune

Mrs. Nancy Marie Brown Burke, 56, of Washington, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008, at her home.

She was born on Sept. 17, 1951 in Hope, to Vernice C. and Maxine Brockman Brown. She was a transcriptionist, employee of Dr. Michael Young and former funeral director for the Brazzel Funeral Homes of Hope and Prescott. She was a member of Boughton Baptist Church in Boughton. She was a pianist that played with her heart; former member of the Burke Quartet; former Nevada County Fair Parade Chairman; and has taught various youth choirs over the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Joey Burke.

Her survivors include her husband of 38 years, Rev. Richard Joe Burke of Washington; one daughter, Christie Cuthbertson and Shawn of Queen Creek, Ariz.; two brothers, Bill Brown and Diane of Ashdown and Rev. Joe Brown and Betty of Bodcaw; one sister, Peggy Russell and Rev. Billy of Bodcaw; four grandchildren, Brayden, Ashlie, Shelby and Bradley Cuthbertson and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, with Rev. John Nations and Rev. Jonathan Russell officiating. The burial was in Nubbin Hill Cemetery in Prescott. Arrangements were by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope.

The family received friends Friday, July 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope.

The online guest book is at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com


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