Barbara Jean Burks

September 30, 1937 - December 14, 2020

Barbara Jean Burks, Age 83, of Mesa, AZ died on December 14th 2020 in Gilbert, AZ. She graduated North Phoenix High School in 1954. In 1957 she married her eternal companion, Duke C Burks Jr. in Las Vegas, NV. She went on to dedicate her life to working with children as a Teacher’s Assistant where she spent most of her time working at Salk Elementary School in Mesa, AZ. She loved going to the movies and making her tacos for family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Judy), Duke III (Stephanie), her daughter, Susan (Karl), 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Dorothy and Helen and her brother Terry. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28th at 11:30 in the Thunder Mountain Ward Building located at 7756 E McDowell Rd in Mesa. There will be a live feed for all those who would like to share in celebrating her life but are unable to attend. Barbara’s children strongly encourage everyone to follow current CDC guidelines on social distancing and wearing masks. Please do not put yourself or your family in unnecessary danger as this is the last thing our mother would have wanted. Meldrum Mortuary will be handling the delivery of flowers at 52 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201.