Rubye Jean Burks
February 27, 1939 - December 11, 2018
Rubye Jean Burks was born February 27, 1939 to the late Joe Lee Lewis and Robby Greenlee Lewis. Rubye confessed a hope in Chris at an early age at St. Matthews Baptist Church under the leadership of Pasor H.H. Harper. She later joined Union Progressive Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John H. Spiller. Rubye was united in Holy Matrimony to Rev. Willis Burns, Jr. in November of 1959. She was employed at Methodist Healthcare Hospital South as a surgical nurse for many years until she retired. Rubye passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Methodist Healthcare at Germantown. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Lewis; two daughters, Loretta Burks, and Regina Freeman. Rubye Leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Maro Yarborough of North Chicago, Ill.; three sons, Willis (Carol) Burks, III, Bryant Burks, Michael (Helga) Burks; a brother David Lewis; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Williams Funeral Home. Funeral ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, December 21, 2018 at Divine Love Ministries 1621 South Parkway East Memphis, TN 38106.
Rubye Jean Burks was born February 27, 1939 to the late Joe Lee Lewis and Robby Greenlee Lewis. Rubye confessed a hope in Chris at an early age at St. Matthews Baptist Church under the leadership of Pasor H.H. Harper. She later joined Union... View Obituary & Service Information