Neal-Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home Reporting
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Allie Elizabeth Sullivan Burke, 88, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, TN.
Allie was born in Fairview, TN to the late Albert Andrew Sullivan and Anna Walker Sullivan. She is also preceded in death by her son, Wendell Burke.
Funeral service will be at noon on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Pastor Ron Lowery officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the funeral home.
Allie was a photographer and co-owner of Burke’s Studio for 27 years with her husband, Sam. She was a Rosie the Riveter at Avco in Nashville, TN during WWII. She was a member of New Providence United Methodist Church.
Allie is survived by her husband of 64 years, Sam Burke of Clarksville, TN; son, David (Jone) Burke of Clarksville, TN; two grandchildren, Michael Burke of Troy, IL and Steven (Alicia) Burke of Rockford, IL; and three great grandchildren, Jacob Burke, Janae Burke, and Jarrett Burke.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fellowship United Methodist Church, 2201 Peachers Mill Road, Clarksville, TN 37042.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.