Agnes Marie Galloway Burks passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Marie was born on October 17, 1924, in Florida. She lived in Georgia and Tennessee for short periods but always considered Birmingham home. She was 93 years old.
She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Billie J. Burks. Also, her parents, James M. And Eula Brown Galloway, and all four of her brothers, J.D., Earl, Monroe and Arthur.
Marie was a secretary for Pure Oil for thirty years, this is where she met her future husband, Billie. She also worked for Loveman’s and Parisian department stores.
Marie is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and her dear friend, Susan Webb.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 29th at 11:00 at Forest Hill Cemetery, 431 60th Street North,
Birmingham, Alabama 35212.
The services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (879-3401) Homewood, Alabama.
Condolences may be made at ridotsvalleychapel.com