Evelyn Burkes Obituary

In loving memory of Evelyn Burkes of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who departed this world on April 9, 2026 at the age of 84. Evelyn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evelyn Burkes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuel Williamson and Millie Pierce Williamson; her husband Wendell Burkes; and her siblings, Juanell Kirkland, Willie James and Gilbert Williamson.

She is survived by: her daughter Carol Burkes (Randall Pugh); her grandsons, Jimmy Estes (Dana) and Tucker Estes (Tracy); her great grandchildren, John Tucker Estes, Emerson Estes, Ellis Estes and Dawson Estes; her brother Harold Williamson; and her friend Ann Myers. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends.

Family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County.