Luvondia Burke Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Luvondia Burke of Cuba, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Luvondia left this world on November 27, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Luvondia Burke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Golden "Bud" Akers and Velma Akers; her husband Leonard Burke; her stepfather Edgar Goff; and her brothers, Carmel Akers, James Akers, Vernon Akers and Hershel Akers.

She is survived by: her children, Jerry Jenkins (Angela) of Sullivan, MO, Connie Jenkins of San Antonio, TX, David Jenkins of Opelousas, LA, Donna Jenkins (Albert Glore) of Steelville, MO and Matthew Burke of Sullivan, MO; her granddaughter Chelsea Aghaee (Kamryn) of Charleston, WV; her children, Brett Simshauser (Emma) of Clinton, MO, Levi Simshauser (Nicole) of St. James, MO, Wesley Jenkins of Cuba, MO, Shayne Simshauser (Nadeen Sawaged) of Broomfield, CO and Andrew Simshauser (Mychaela VanPelt) of Cuba, MO; her stepson John Eric Burke (Laura) of Desoto, MO; her great grandchildren, Bruce Simshauser of Clinton, MO, Xaiden Simshauser of St. James, MO, Henry Simshauser of Cuba, MO and Oliver Simshauser of Cuba, MO; her sister Marilyn Brinker of Plano, TX; and her caregiver Joyce Burke of Leasburg, MO. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory (904 W Washington Blvd, Cuba, MO 65453). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.