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Ms. Annette Burks

Passed 4/5/2025

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Obituary For Ms. Annette Burks

Mrs. Annette “Net” Burks, 62 of Lanark, WV transitioned from this Earth to be with our Lord on April 5, 2025 following a long illness.

Annette was born on October 24, 1962 in Queens, New York to the late Dora Cousins.

Annette was the youngest out of two children. Annette, her mother and sister moved to WV when she was very young. Annette was a 1981 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, she moved to Currie, NC for a short period of time.

Annette, while in NC, worked several odd jobs before returning back to WV.

Annette, upon her return, met the love of her life, Henry “Mitch” Burks. They started dating at the age of 21 and were married July 14, 1994.

Annette’s career started in cooking and baking at The Heritage House, where she became famous for making bread pudding and chili just to name a few. She worked there until the restaurant closed. She later worked at the second Walmart that opened in Beckley until her health failed her.

Annette was also a member of Mount Vernon Church in Lanark, where she was a dedicated member of the adult gospel choir and was the assistant director of the hospitality committee; evangelist team; and the family ministry group.

Annette loved spending time with her grandchildren, taking them on multiple vacation trips and spoiling them with her famous brownies and no bake cookies.

Annette, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Mitch” Burks; grandparents, James and Mary Sue Daniel Moore and nephews, James Moore and Lil Ricky Thompson.

Annette leaves to cherish precious memories her son, Brandon Burks of Lanark, WV; daughter, Monique Moore of Durham, NC; sister, Doreen Moore of Lanark, WV; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of aunties; one special niece; several nephews and cousins and too many special friends to name them all. She was truly loved by many.

Family directed memorial service will be 12:00PM Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 141 New Guinea Ave. Beckley with Pastor Damon Hamby officiating.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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Charlene Rudder Poole sent Beautiful Dreams for Ms. Annette Burks - 04/11/2025

Dear Cousin! I love you so much and I going to miss you even more. Sleep easy until we meet again. Charlene and Morgan

Condolences

04/12/2025

Dawn

Dear Annette, You will be missed but I thank GOD you are free from pain. NOW, Rest in Paradise 🕊Love you cousin, Dawn
04/11/2025

Holly Renae Vance

There are no right words to say during a time like this... But I will leave with this... Fly High Miss Annette, u were truly "One of a kind", hard-working, selfless and loving mother , dedicated wife , Nana, and such a beautiful inspiration to other women and an all around, "special" person and all those who encountered you! Your memory and values will live on for eternity and through your children, your beautiful grandbabies, great grandbabies, and so on. Love yall Brandon and Monique. If you need anything at all, please just let me know . All of the family and all friends in heartache and disbelief at this difficult time are in my positive thoughts and sincerest prayers . Love you Miss Annette, Holly V. P.S. Please tell Mitchell I said "Love y'all and your always missed."
04/10/2025

Rhonda Martin

To the family of Sis. Annette my love and prayers are with you . Weeping may endure for a night but Joy will come in the morning Class of 1981. Rhonda Martin
04/10/2025

Lisa Derringer

I worked with Annette at Walmart. She was always a joy to be around. She always had a beautiful smile. Will miss her greatly. Love and prayers, Lisa Derringer.
04/09/2025

H Renae Mahan

To the wonderful family of Annette my dearest sympathy go out to the family. I Was so sad to hear about the passing of a good friend to me. She was always treating me with the best of respect wherever she saw me. I will miss most about her kindness, smile, her love for people. She truly love her family to the highest of praises. I will miss just seeing her period. My prayers to the whole family and friends to her that new her how great she was toward others. She will be miss by all that came in contact with her. May the Lord continue to love you all as well as strength you all one by one. I love you all. Renae Mahan
04/09/2025

Kachina and Dasha Payne

A hug from me to you to let you know that today and every day, you are in my heart and thoughts. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love you lots Ms. Annette🩷
04/09/2025

Tamara Johnson

I send my deepest condolences to the Burks and Moore family. Sending my prayers during this difficult time 🙏🏽❤️
04/09/2025

Reginald Green

Condolences and prayers too the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Reggie & Cheryl Green
04/09/2025

Michelle Cedric and Lyric

Prayers to the family. Net I'll never forget you. I love you! Moe and Brandon I love you both!! May you rest peacefully Net!!
04/09/2025

KaTrina

Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family.
04/09/2025

ElizabethDaniel

Going to miss you cuz
04/09/2025

Lisa garten

I worked with annette at Walmart was a very special lady she brought smiles to so many people annette helped me through some stuff while we worked at Walmart she will be greatly missed
04/09/2025

Drema Banks

Nett I will miss you deeply, my condolences goes out the the Burks family, fly high Nett, I know your with the lord, we will see each other again 🙏
04/09/2025

Emily "Emmy" Oglesby

Netta was one of my dearest friends,we shared alot of good times on and off the job.I will truly miss her.She touched so many peoples lives with that amazing smile.May GOD bless her family in this difficult time.Love MS. EMMY
04/08/2025

Candice pankey
04/06/2025

Saviya Moore

Love you forever and Always Nana ❤️ - Saviya
04/06/2025

Kimberly cordell

Will miss you Anette, rest in peace
04/05/2025

Diana nay manns carson

NET I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY HEART ❤️ U WERE TURLY MY FRIEND 🧡 & IM SO THANKFUL. IM PRAYING 🙏 & ILL TRY TO ALWAYS KEEP INTOUCH WITH YOUR CHILDREN.. TAKE YOUR REST WITH TGE LORD NOW 🙏 IM PRAYING 🙏 THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE ❤️
04/05/2025

Eileen and Clifford

To the Moore and Burks family. You have our deepest condolences and prayers. May God keep you during this difficult time. Sincerely Clifford and Eileen Washington