Shirley A. Burkard age 80, of Cocoa a Homemaker passed away Sunday 4/4/10 at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a founding member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Sharpes, She served as a Euchristic Minister, minister to the sick and Blessed Sacrament Womens Club. She is survived by her husband Raymond Burkard of 58 years, Sons Gary Burkard, Richard (Linda) Burkard, David Burkard, Daughter Theresa (Ronnie) Newbrough, Greg (Kelly) Burkard, 1 Sister 2 Brothers, 9 Grand children and 3 Great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her son Ronald. Donations may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church 5135 N. US 1 HWY, Cocoa Fl 32927. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home Cocoa, a Funeral Mass will Be held Thursday 4/8/10 at 10:30 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Sharpes. Arrangements under the direction of Brevard Memorial Funeral Home, Cocoa, FL.