Ethel Louise Burks Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ethel Louise Burks (Benton, Arkansas), born in East Prairie, Missouri, who passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ethel Louise Burks to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Bennett and Martha Ivy Wilson. She is survived by: her children, Regina Burks, Jo Ann Combs, Joseph Wayne Burks (Jerri), Anthony H. Burks and Danielle Chitman; her grandchildren, Christopher Childress, Harold Johnson, Amber Dempsey, Brandon Johnson, Joseph Burks, Scott Burks, Doyle Burks, Rylan Murphy, Isabelle Burks, Jada Burks, Keviauna Thomas, Keidrah Thomas, Kiyah Chitman and Stephen Chitman, Jr.; and her siblings, Phyllis Wilson, Deloris "Debbie" Hutcheson, Roy Bennett, Ray Bennett and Kay Thornberry. She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Home (322 N Market St, Benton, AR 72015). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
