Dorothy Louise (Rush) Burks Obituary
We announce the death of Dorothy Louise (Rush) Burks (Mount Juliet, Tennessee), who passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 93. Dorothy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Mansfield Rush and Freda Aileen Rush (Dooley); her husband Willie H. Burks; and her siblings, Gladys Smotherman, Charlie Rush, Willie Mae Walker (Shorty) of Jenny Bone, J. W., Lena Bone and Margie Robinson.
She is survived by: her children, Jeff Burks of Gladeville, TN, Trish Bolinger (Dean) of Mt. Juliet, TN, Scott Burks (Jana) of Mt. Juliet, TN and John Burks (Teresa) of Wichita, KS; her grandchildren, Dillon Burks (Elisha), Taiylor Mundy, Rachael Mundy, Morgan Burks, Addy Burks, Heather Burks, John Burks (Erica) and Brentley Oller; her great grandchildren, Aspen Burks, Waylon Burks, Kayleigh Wolfe, Remington Wolfe and Addison Burks; and her siblings-in-law, Thelma Rush and Leon Burks. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
The family ask that donation be made to the Mt. Juliet Senior Center in Ms. Dorothy's name.
