Martha Elizabeth Burks, 95, passed away on August 19, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by her daughters: Sharon Custer (Kevin), Pamela Eldridge, Betty Jo Albright and Jan M. Burks; 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband David J. L. Burks; Daughters: Gwendolyn Hendricks, Delene Buchanan and Judith K. Eldridge; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; Brothers: John M. "Jay" Sheppard (Jackie) and James W. "Dub" Chambers (Carmen); Parents: Grace Williams and Jeptha M. Shepherd.