Arlene R. Burks passed away suddenly on May 7, 2022 in her home. She was 82 years young. She was born on October 25, 1939 in Hazen, Arkansas. She resided in the Brown Grove community of Hazen, Arkansas.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Ella Mae Ricks Bowen and Edward Ricks; her step-father, Dale Bowen; her brother, Junior Ricks, and her first husband, Trennis Raper. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James Burks; four children, Lelia Jo Raper Zimmerman, Eddie Raper and wife, Sandy, Scott Burks and Jerry Burks and wife, Rachel; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Billy Ricks and her sister, Gerri Slayton both of Illinois.
Arlene lived a full, lively and wonderful life. She loved to travel, read, work with electronics, cook and garden. She was happiest when surrounded by her large and loving family. She loved her family fiercely. She was a jokester with a quick wit, great sense of humor and ready laugh. She was a respected and loved member of her community, always wanting to help others and see to their needs.
She was an active member of Center Point Missionary Baptist Church and past member of Brown Grove Baptist Church. She is fondly remembered for her fried okra, which she brought to church whenever there was a potluck or bereavement meal.
We will always carry her memory in our hearts.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Center Point Cemetery.
So very sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Cheryl and Ford Briggs
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family.
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for your family.
Prayers for the family. She was a special lady.
Jo,
Prayers for you and your family.
Gil and Carol
Arlene always had a smile on her face. She was a co worker of ours back in her working days and we always cherished the time we shared working with her.
Mr. James and family, Rani and I am so sad to hear about Mrs. Arlene. . She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Sending hugs and prayers to you
Prayers for Jo Zimmerman and Eddie Raper and the rest of the family. Arlene will truly be missed.
Prayers for James Burks as well.
A sweet friend and wonderful cook.
She has shared her table, vegetables and recipes with me.
She could do anything!
Arlene will be missed by our family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Arleane will be greatly missed and was a sweet caring person. May the Lord comfort you all at this time.
James
So sorry to hear about Arlene. My my deepest heartfelt condolences go to you and your family.
Ruth Ann
Sorry for the families loss. She was deeply loved by her family. She was a good person and I do wish I had known earlier. Respect and prayers to a very nice person with a wonderful family.
Prayers and love,
Barbara & Danny Elmore
She was a very kind lady and opened her home to a special Exchange student. She and Mr. James were always so kind.