Graveside services for Leona Elliott Burke, 78, of Washington were held Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She diedMonday, September 29, at her home.

Mrs. Burke was a native of White County and the daughter of the late Thomas Noah Elliott and Gartie Lee Vandiver Elliott. She was the widow of Ace David Burke Jr. Mrs. Burke had worked at Harper's 5 & 10 cent Store for many years and then for BiLo Food stores. She was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include two sons, Ace David Burke III and his wife Judy of Washington, Kenneth Lamar Burke and his wife Jackie of Washington; a daughter, Fifi Harris and her husband David of Washington; three sisters, Carole Clark, Jacksonville, Fla., Corine Hajduch, Statham, and Rosa Lee Richardson, Smyrna; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Foundation Trinity Hospital, P.O. Box 3158, Augusta 30903.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.