Obituary for Joann Burks (Speckman)
Joann Burks, 88, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nathan; and her sister, Marilyn Dooley.
Joann was born in Louisville, KY in 1933. She was a loving wife and mother, and a caring homemaker. She was active with her church, Buechel Church of Christ, and enjoyed sewing in her free time.
She is survived by her children, David (Denise), Paul (Karen), Stuart (Bennie), and Annette Baker (Brad); grandchildren, Todd, Stephanie, and Bethany; and great-grandchildren, Cash, Olivia, Madelyn, and Rory.
Visitation will be 3:00 – 8:00pm on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Funeral service will be at 10:00am on Saturday, October 16, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
The family wishes to thank Beehive Memory Care for their loving care and assistance over the past 3 ½ years.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Portland Christian School or to Hosparus Health of Louisville.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nathan; and her sister, Marilyn Dooley.
Joann was born in Louisville, KY in 1933. She was a loving wife and mother, and a caring homemaker. She was active with her church, Buechel Church of Christ, and enjoyed sewing in her free time.
She is survived by her children, David (Denise), Paul (Karen), Stuart (Bennie), and Annette Baker (Brad); grandchildren, Todd, Stephanie, and Bethany; and great-grandchildren, Cash, Olivia, Madelyn, and Rory.
Visitation will be 3:00 – 8:00pm on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Funeral service will be at 10:00am on Saturday, October 16, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
The family wishes to thank Beehive Memory Care for their loving care and assistance over the past 3 ½ years.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Portland Christian School or to Hosparus Health of Louisville.