She was born in York, PA on May, 18, 1947 to the late Robert and Margaret Heist Heiland. She married Robert Lee Burke, Sr. on December 18, 1964 in Colquitt, Georgia where Robert was stationed in the Army, and they were married for 55 years until his death in 2019. Also preceding her in death are her siblings; Sandra, Robert, William, Edward and Carl Jr. She was also preceded in death by her lifelong friend, Gretchen Hargrove.
Linda was a sweet, kind and loving wife and mother and grandmother. She was always thinking of others, especially on birthdays and special occasions. She always made the holidays a special time for the family with her gift giving and she loved cooking for her family on the holidays and whenever she could. She loved to vacation in Gatlinburg whenever they got a chance.
She dearly loved her family, especially the two great grandchildren; Bennett and Junie.
Linda is survived by her children, Tracy (Trent) DeVault, Robin (Vince) Greer and Robert Burke, Jr.; grandchildren, Ryan (Kaitlyn) DeVault, Dylan (Hanna) Burke: great-grandchildren, Robert Bennett Burke and Juniper Paige DeVault; and one sister, Carla (Bob) Myers.
A gathering of family and friends for visitation will be held from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the afternoon of Saturday, April 22, 2023. A gathering for the funeral for Celebration of Life will be conducted by Pastor Vince Greer at 3:30 PM. Visitation and services will be held in Dignity Hall Chapel at Woodlawn Roesch Patton Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Burke family.
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