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04/28/05 - NNHS Newsletter - Kay Burks McCormick
Mary Kay Burks McCormick Newport News High School Class of 1965 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have more sad news again this morning. Kay Burks McCormick ('65) passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005.
Mary 'Kay' Burks McCormick
Lois
(and Family)....I am so sorry to hear of Kay's passing. She was so much fun
to be around. I remember Bill ALWAYS calling her 'cuz'....and then they'd
laugh their heads off and hug like no tomorrow. My thoughts are with you at this time. |
Cindy Burks (Hampton, VA
) - April 28, 2005 MsBurks@yahoo.com |
I'm sorry to hear about Kay. She was funny and spoke very sweet when she was around people, but now God and Dad have greeted her to her new home were she's a lot better. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. |
Shauna Burks (Hampton, VA
) - April 28, 2005 |
To
the family of my best friend and companion of 21 years. I know these last months have been painful ones. Kay's suffering has finally come to an end, however, I know Kay will always be with me in my heart of hearts. She was smart, kind, generous and very hard working; she will be missed by me and my family. Peace and love to each of you, especially to Lois; may God Bless you all. Carroll |
Carroll Harris (MD )
- April 28, 2005 |
She will be missed. Dad and "Cuz" are reunited! My thoughts are with Aunt Lois and Uncle Murphy. |
Nia Burks (Richmond, VA )
- April 28, 2005 burksal@vcu.edu |
Dear
Lois and family, We are so sorry to hear of Kay's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Virginia and Don Coletti |
Virginia Coletti
(Sunnyvale, CA )
- April 28, 2005 virginiasmusic@earthlink.net |
I was so looking
forward to seeing Kay at the reunion this fall. Her obituary describes her
exactly as I remember her from forty
years ago - kind-hearted and very loving. I recall her always happy and
smiling, and making things more fun for everyone around
her.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam.html
Kay's brother, Jerry, is a member of the Class of 1962. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Kay's family and friends at this time.
From Cathy Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - 04/28/05:
Hi Carol: Hope all is well with you. I saw in the morning Daily Press that Mary "Kay" Burks McCormick who was a Graduate of the Class of 1965 of Newport News High School, passed away on Wednesday April 27th, 2005. Thought I would let you know since I know you have Reunions for the Class planned. Sorry for the loss of your class member. Cathy Hudson
Thanks, Cathy. I had
just posted this Newsletter (for once, I had read the morning obituaries!) when
I found your note.
I appreciate your thinking of me.
From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 04/28/05:
My deepest sympathy to the Burks family. I
remember Kay and Jerry very well. I went to Ivy Memorial Baptist Church
from the time I was 16 until I left for college. Such great kids, Kay always
had a big smile and that is how I will remember
her.
Love, Jean (Poole) Burton '64
Thank you, Jean. I thought of you
first when I read that Ivy Memorial connection. And like you, I cannot
remember Kay when she
was not smiling.
From Jimmy Dick ('65) of FL - 04/29/05:
Hi Carol,
I went through
Wilson Elementary School with Kay and she
was just as described, a tomboy and always smiling. I remember
in my early years of elementary playing with her on the "monkey bars" and she
could play kickball better than most of the boys
in our class, including me. I kind of lost track of her in high school but the
obituary brought back some good memories of my youth.
Alas, that is all we have of our youth. May God Bless her family and loved ones;
I am sure she is up in Heaven smiling down on us.
Thanks, Jimmy. Your
mention of Wilson School reminded me of these precious images sent to us by
Eddie Perry ('65) of TN
and Henry Hoyle ('65) of Northern VA:
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Mrs. Taylor's First Grade | Mrs. Scoll's Second Grade | ||
FRONT ROW: Gregory Edsell, Carol Ann Timberlake, Bobby Nettles, Terence Scott Abbott, Mary Earl Scruggs, William Lee Shelton. SECOND ROW: Linda Faye Hancock, Mitchell Lee Abbott, Henry Hoyle, Betty Joe Elliott, Nelson Harris, Tommy Newman. THIRD ROW: Suzy Ann Christmas, Lawrence (Eddie) Perry, Bobby Yevak, Ann
Sawyer, Kay Burks, BACK ROW: Jimmy Dick, Johnny Montague,
NOT PICTURED: Michael Callahan and
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"My memory is failing, but
here are the names I remember:" - Henry Hoyle FRONT ROW: Nelson Harris, Richard Gordon, _____ _____, Bobby Marston, Dennis _____, _____ _____, _____ _____, Carol Ann Timberlake, Johnny Jenkins. MIDDLE ROW: _____ _____, Henry Hoyle, _____ _____, Gregory Peck, _____ _____, Jimmy Dick, _____ _____, _____ _____, William Shelton. BACK ROW:
Mrs. Scoll, Edna Whitcomb, Eddie Perry, Charlotte Thompson, Bobby Yevak, Kay
Burks, |
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http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/taylor5354.html | http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/mrs-scoll-grade2.html |
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Thank you again, Gentlemen, for sharing these photographs with us.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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Amazing Grace
Words by John Newton 1779
Amazing grace! (how sweet
the sound)
That sav'd a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev'd;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ'd!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis'd good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call'd me here below,
Will be forever mine.
"Amazing Grace" mid courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/3819/media.htm - 03/15/05
"Amazing Grace" lyrics courtesy of http://www.friendsacrossamerica.com/amazinggrace.html - 03/15/05
Greg Olsen Painting courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04