Willie Burks

W. Gertrude "Memaw" Burks, of Sherwood died, Thursday, January 2, 2014. She was born December 21, 1920 in Concho County, Texas to Willie B. Waller and James J. Fisher. She moved to Cabot, Arkansas as a teenager where she met her husband, Woodrow Burks. Gertrude and Woodrow moved to Sherwood in 1952, where they were members of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Burks; son, Bill Burks; sister, Mae Wise and her brother, James Fisher. She is survived by her son, John Burks; daughter-in-law, Audrey Burks; grandchildren, Angie and Shawn Bogle, Stephanie and Mike Belin, Mac and Heather Burks; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Hardy, Hazel Fisher, and Fae Barham; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home followed by a private burial. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .