Gracie Mae Burks

Gracie Mae Mitchell Burks, age 67, of Princeton, passed into her heavenly home on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Princeton Community Hospital after suffering from a lingering illness. Born on May 17, 1945 in Welch, she was a daughter of the late Fred Ernest Mitchell and Lillie Virginia Graham and also a stepfather, Harry Franklin Graham. She was a former resident of Stewart Street in Welch and also of Anawalt. She was the former head cook for the McDowell County Board of Education for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Marlene Underwood; three brothers, Donald Tolley, Howard Mitchell and Freddy Mitchell; a sister Nancy Romine; and a great Grandson, Hunter Mitchem. Survivors include: Her devoted husband of 50 years: Fairly Lee Burks, Sr. of the home Sons: Fairly Burks, Jr. and wife Lesha of Princeton Brian K. Burks and wife Johnna of Ararat, VA Daughter: Amy Catron and husband Jeff of Matoaka Son in Law: Justin Underwood of Premier Brothers: Jesse Mitchell and wife Debbie of Princeton Lewis Mitchell of Princeton Sisters: Ethel Hatfield and husband Emmett of Bluefield Shirley Jarrett of Sevierville, TN Lois Jean Hurley of Princeton Grandchildren: Jonathan Burks and wife Leslie, Ryan Burks, Justin Underwood, Jr., and fiancée Ashley Knapp, Leanna Nierman and husband Mark, Cindi Davis and husband Jerry, Kaylee Potter and Miranda Mitchem and husband Shannon. 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews Special niece: Brenda Lambert Special Friends: Sue Torres, Dolly Pinter and Jean Warden Special Cat: Gizmo Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Thurman Belcher and Rev. Alvin Belcher officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Underwood, Jr., Jonathan Burks, Ryan Burks, Jeff Catron, Mark Newman and Jerry Davis. Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home