Janice Burkes

Janice K Burkes: wife, mother, “granny,” sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on October 10, 2021, at the age of 64, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

She was born to Harry “Buzz” and Kathryn “Vonnie” Jones on June 21, 1957, in Hutchinson, KS.

She will be remembered by her mother, Kathyrn Jones; her sons Tom Sykes and wife Elizabeth, and Anthony Waller; her daughters Julia Sellers and Amy Sykes; her grandchildren Jalynn (Trayvyon) Nash, Rachael Angsten, Johnea Barnett, Morgan Manaco, Tre Burkes, Journey Burkes, Conner, and Ethan Sykes; her great-grandchildren Legacy and Legend Nash, and Lincoln Angsten; her sister, Sherri Newquist and husband Dave; her step-children: Jerry Burkes Jr, September Marsh, Jeremy Burkes, Brooklyn Burkes, Alexis Burkes, Matia Burkes; her mother-in-law Easter Hill, and a whole host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other family members. Janice was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Burkes, Sr; her brothers Ed and Kelly Jones; her father, Harry Jones; and stepchildren Jamila and Justin Burkes.

Anyone who knew Janice was familiar with how handy she was with a set of tools and how she loved working with her hands. After owning a construction and siding company, she spent years helping others in her community with small construction projects around their homes throughout her own retirement. She was a staple at family gatherings and enjoyed attending church with her close friends and family. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye and she traveled to spend time with them as often as she could.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am on November 6, 2021, at Bank OZK Stage located at 1100 Collie Rd, Malvern, AR. Janice will be laid to rest with her husband immediately after her memorial service at Greenwood Cemetery located at 701 Greenwood Ave, Hot Springs, AR.

Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

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