Ethel Burks

Ethel Ollie Burks entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born to Martha and John Burks on December 1, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ethel was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose happiest times were spent with the ones she loved. She had an ornery spirit and infectious laugh that came out whenever she wanted to help her grandkids sneak extra desserts or cheat while playing games in order to win. She was very generous and always giving of everything she had. She enjoyed having children around and poured out an abundance of love onto the foster children and many daycare kids she had in her home throughout her lifetime. She was hard working and faithfully worked alongside her husband to provide for their family.

Ethel loved the Lord and was filled with the baptism of the Holy Ghost. She could always be found praying and singing His praises. Her strength was found in the Word of God and she was bold in sharing the gospel. She faithfully attended services at Temple of Rest Assembly.

Her legacy of faith, family and fun will live on through her surviving children, Martha Mutchler, Mark (Karen) Crook and Donna (Aaron) Edwards; daughter-in-law, Lois Lingle; grandchildren, Rebecca, John, Kelly, Bryan, Joshua, Michelle, Sarah, Ashley and Christy; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and siblings, John (Doloris) Burks, Margaret (Duane) Gilbert and Tillie (Kenneth) Derrey; and many other beloved family and friends who were so dear to her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Martha and John Burks; the love of her life, Gaylord Crook; her son, William Lingle; son-in-law, Richard Mutchler; grandson, Aaron Jacob Edwards; and brothers, Clyde Burks, Virgil Burks and David Burks.

Funeral services will be held on what would have been her 86th birthday, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00pm at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00pm.

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