Betty Yearwood Burks

Mrs. Betty Yearwood Burks, 86 of Newnan, GA, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. She was born in Coweta County, GA on May 26, 1937, to the late Mary and George Yearwood. Betty grew up in the Raymond community as the youngest sister in a large family. Betty met Harold Burks as a teenager and they fell in love, got married, and built a life together for 62 years. They lived in the house that Harold, his father, and family members built. Both loved gardening and yardwork, they produced a bountiful garden and a beautiful yard. Strangers would stop to tell them how much they enjoyed watching the different seasons of their yard. Betty stayed at home to raise their son until he was school-aged. During the summer and after school, she kept the neighborhood children. She made sure the kids were active; teaching them to ride a bicycle, go fishing, participate in activities, being the school shuttle, and just playing as kids. Betty worked at Playtex before Audie was born and later at American Optical. When Betty left the workforce, she served as a volunteer with the Red Cross for 17 years, as a Pink Lady with Newnan Hospital for 22 years, and at the Rutledge Center for 8 years. Betty was an active member of Unity Baptist Church from 1960 until her health would not permit her to attend. We want to thank the staff of The Monarch House for their excellent care of Betty when her health was failing. They provided a loving and joyful place for her to reside during a challenging health period. Surviving Betty are her only son, Audie (Denise) Burks, sister-in-law, Nancy Burks, brother-in-law Bobby Rooks, and numerous incredibly special nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Burks, parents Mary and George Yearwood, sister Louise Yearwood Kee, brothers, Bill Yearwood, Dexter Yearwood, John Yearwood, Paul Yearwood, and Oscar Yearwood. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com The visitation is Monday, March 4, 2024, at McKoon Funeral Home beginning at 11:30 a.m. The funeral is Monday beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Betty requested donations be made to Unity Baptist Church, 311 Smokey Rd, Newnan, GA 30263. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Betty Yearwood Burks

May 26, 1937 - February 28, 2024