Melba Jane Burke
October 4, 1939 ~ July 3, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Melba Jane Barnes Burke, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at her home.
Born in Marshall, Mrs. Burke was a daughter of the late Columbus and Elsie Barnes, and she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Bernice Frisbee and Mary Louise Meadows. She was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church.
She is survived by her four children, who she lived for: Teresa Burke Britt and husband, Steve, Tim Burke and wife Karen, Rev. Terry Burke and wife Robin, and Rev. Perry Burke and wife Robin; ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She will be remembered best for her love of her family and God.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Happy Valley Baptist Church, with the Revs. Perry Burke and Terry Burke officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service.
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I haven’t seen Melba in ages, but this post took me by surprise….she was such a beautiful lady as I remember her from ages ago at Georgetown Baptist Church. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…Colleen Bridges Thompson
So sorry for your loss. But heaven has gained another warrior who has finally reached her destination. Prayers for you all!
So very sorry to hear your mom’s passing. She was a light to many and please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa, Tim, Terry and Perry
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Mother was always so sweet to me. And oh how I will never forget ‘Bernie’? also. Your family was always special to me and I am so glad to get back in touch with Teresa. Yes Our hearts for us but we rejoice for Melba. We can only Imagine what she seen. Love you guys
I love every one of you! I can’t begin to explain how sorry I am and how much I feel the hurt in my heart for all of you! Your all like my family and I can feel the sadness. I am praying and I wanna show y’all all the love I can! This woman was an amazing woman of god! She raised her children up to be the most wonderful people and one of them is my pastor. I love you guys with all my heart and if there’s anything I can do for you all let me know! I know she’s up there shouting and singing with my papa and all the other saints that’s done went on! So saddened in my soul for all of y’all.
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweet person and I so enjoyed working with her for years. She had a great sense of humor, kind heart and just a tremendous lady. I am sure she and my mom will share time in heaven enjoying the beauty! I pray that God will give you comfort in your soul and one day we will join them in that beautiful heavenly home.
So sorry for all of your loss. Prayers of comfort for all of your family. She was always such a sweetheart when we all visited, many happy memories. May our Father grant you comfort in this time of sorrow, but we will see her again. We send our love to you all.
Donnie & Debbie Frisbee
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing she was a sweetheart of a person. May she RIP. God gained another sweet angel.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember working with Melba for several years. Enjoyed her very much. She always had a great sense of humor and was so much fun to work with. She will be missed. Prayers sent to you all.
So sorry for your loss. Loved Melba. The sweetest lady and the same whenever you saw her. Will be missed by a lot of people. Breathe some good breaths now.
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.