Anna Marie Burke, 70, of Plant City, died March 25, 2016, after a courageous battle with an extended illness, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Burke was a longtime resident of Plant City. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on Oct. 11, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Merrill and Jennie Youst. In 1984, she relocated to Plant City and married her husband, James E. Burke Jr., in December 1989. She worked at Lockheed Martin in Lakeland for approximately 20 years, where she had countless friends before she retired in 2008. She was an incredible person who loved her husband and family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking, decorating cakes and simply spending time with her friends, family and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband; daughters, Shelly Chapman (Craig), of Dover, Kelly Guzman (Frank), of Lakeland, and Michelle Stockton (Frank), of Deltona; eight grandchildren, Stephanie and Stephen Tingler, Nicolas Guzman, Amanda, Rachel and Haleigh Stockton, Samantha and Wyatt Chapman; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Joseph Youst, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
A funeral service was held March 30, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. Rev. Daniel Helms officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Plant City’s First Baptist Church Building Fund, 503 N. Palmer St., Plant City, Florida 33563.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.