Doris Burke obituary: Doris Burke's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Doris Marie Burke
1930 - 2019

Obituary photo of Doris Burke, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Doris Burke, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Doris Marie Burke
1930 - 2019

Doris Burke, 89, of Middletown, Kentucky, peacefully returned to the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father on Friday, November 15, 2019.

She was born on August 2, 1930 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Ambrose and Anna (Abel) Warren. She is also preceded in death by her late husband of 68 loving years, Alfred Lewis Burke, siblings; Dorothy Ferguson, Charles Warren, Francis Hicks, Rita Hilpp, Patricia Price and son-in-law, Rick Garrett.

Doris was a lifelong member for 53 years of St. Therese Catholic Church where she devoted many years of service working in the school lunch room, church bingos and picnics. She dearly loved her family, she will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her children; Deborah Sue Temple (Don), Karen Burke Rios (Donald), Kenneth Joseph Burke (Karen), John Paul Burke (Sandra), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving pet companion, ChiChi.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).

Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Therese of Lisieux Church (1010 Schiller Ave, Louisville, KY 40204) with entombment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions in Doris’s memory be made to The Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery (8564 Crisp Road Whitesville, KY 42378).

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Doris Burke, 89, of Middletown, Kentucky, peacefully returned to the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father on Friday, November 15, 2019.

She was born on August 2, 1930 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Ambrose and Anna (Abel) Warren. She is also preceded in death by her late husband of 68 loving years, Alfred Lewis Burke, siblings; Dorothy Ferguson, Charles Warren, Francis Hicks, Rita Hilpp, Patricia Price and son-in-law, Rick Garrett.

Doris was a lifelong member for 53 years of St. Therese Catholic Church where she devoted many years of service working in the school lunch room, church bingos and picnics. She dearly loved her family, she will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her children; Deborah Sue Temple (Don), Karen Burke Rios (Donald), Kenneth Joseph Burke (Karen), John Paul Burke (Sandra), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving pet companion, ChiChi.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).

Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Therese of Lisieux Church (1010 Schiller Ave, Louisville, KY 40204) with entombment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions in Doris’s memory be made to The Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery (8564 Crisp Road Whitesville, KY 42378).

To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
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Service

Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10:00am
St. Therese of Lisieux Church (1010 Schiller Ave, Louisville, KY 40204)

Interment

Resthaven Memorial Park

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family

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