Elizabeth A. ‘Betty’ Burk
June 6, 2023 at 8:17 p.m.
Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Burk, age 82, of Brookville died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her residence in Brookville following a brief illness.
Born January 8, 1941 in Cincinnati, she was the only child of the late Eugene and Marcella (Erhardt) Rugg. On December 19, 1959 she was united in marriage to John Burk, and he survives.
Betty had worked at the former Fernald Materials Production Center as a secretary for many years. In her leisure she cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching birds, and taking care of her flowers. She was proud to live on a Hoosier Homestead Farm which has been in the family for over 100 years.
Besides John, her loving husband of over 63 years, survivors include two sons, Christopher (Mary) Burk of Brookville and Daniel Burk of Cincinnati; two grandchildren, Derek Burk and Dustin (Bridget) Burk; two great-grandchildren, Elliott Burk and Lydia Burk.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no public services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Margaret Mary. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Burk family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Burk, age 82, of Brookville died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her residence in Brookville following a brief illness.
Born January 8, 1941 in Cincinnati, she was the only child of the late Eugene and Marcella (Erhardt) Rugg. On December 19, 1959 she was united in marriage to John Burk, and he survives.
Betty had worked at the former Fernald Materials Production Center as a secretary for many years. In her leisure she cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching birds, and taking care of her flowers. She was proud to live on a Hoosier Homestead Farm which has been in the family for over 100 years.
Besides John, her loving husband of over 63 years, survivors include two sons, Christopher (Mary) Burk of Brookville and Daniel Burk of Cincinnati; two grandchildren, Derek Burk and Dustin (Bridget) Burk; two great-grandchildren, Elliott Burk and Lydia Burk.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no public services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Margaret Mary. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Burk family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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