Obituary

Gladys Marlene Burks

Age 68, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas passed away on January 15, 2021 at her home. She was born June 17, 1952 the daughter of Gerald and Elva Snyder Hamilton.

She loved her family but loved her grandchildren with all her heart. She lived for them and traveled many places and miles to watch them compete in various sporting and band activities. She especially enjoyed watching youth baseball and quickly became everyone’s Nana.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Elmer Burks, parents and her grandmother Gladys Hamilton, who raised her.

Survivors include three daughters Marcresa Hattenhauer and her husband Mark of Prairie Grove, Maranda Burns also of Prairie Grove, and Kimberly Rose and her husband Dewayne of Lincoln; one brother Randy Hamilton and his wife Stephanie; one sister Debbie Hamilton all of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; four grandchildren Anthony Hattenhauer and his wife Bailey of Prairie Grove, Matheu Hattenhauer and his wife Kaitlyn of Springdale, Damian Rose and his wife Tara of Ogen, Utah and Chasidi Simpson and her husband Cleatus of Colcord, Oklahoma; four great grandchildren Mark, Tukker, Sawyer and Cooper; and honorary grandson Jon Hays.

Viewing will be Friday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Church in Farmington, Arkansas. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held.

Please follow CDC guidelines for Covid-19 while in attendance of viewing and funeral service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Friends of the Prairie Grove Pound.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Abundant Life Church in Farmington, Arkansas. Please follow CDC guidelines while in attendance.
Visitation

5:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home. Please follow CDC guidelines while in attendance.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 79, Space 55
General

Jun 17, 1952

Jan 15, 2021

68

Tributes

My heart breaks for this family. Mom was always so nice and caring and not afraid to tell you what she thought I spent a lot of nights at their house where I was always treated like family. So sorry for your loss prayers for all of you during this sad time
Elisha Peoples Barnes - Family friend
I had many years with this sweet and very outspoken lady. Loved every time I was able to be around her. Your at home with Elmer now. Love hugs and prayers to all the family and friends. You will be missed sweet lady
Jeff Burns - Friend
What a dear, special woman! She had such a special way of connecting with kids and helping them feel so loved and encouraged! We love her! She was the grandma at the ball field to all the kids! She loved them, cheered for them, encouraged them, and at times, gave them a swift kick in the pants when they needed it AND THEY LOVED HER FOR IT! Anthony and Mattheu, thank you for sharing her with the rest of our community. We grieve with you as we all love her so much.
Karen Hays - Friend/according to Gladys, family??
Dearest Marcressa, Mark, Anthony and Matthew...We are very saddened and sorry for your loss...Marlene was such a blast to be with when the boys played ball...Always so funny and the sweetest lady...She sure loved her family and how lucky to have such a jewel for a Mother and Grandmother...We are praying for all of you...Love you very much! Michelle n Kary
Kary and Michelle Reed - Brother to Marcressa
Oh how she's gonna be missed, I won't be the only one, Justin loved this lady to no end. She was his baby sitter for years and he sooo loved her as she did him! Girls you had a jewel, I know you know this. Bit now you my use fill her foot steps, you can do it, she gave you all the direction!! Love y'all bunches so many memories! ????
Pamela Rice - Family Friend
Marcressa and family we are sending many prayers and much love!
Kristianna Dersam - Acq
I will miss this sweet woman. I’ve known her nearly my whole life. Since I was 6 years old. She has always been so sweet to me and my family. Loved her dearly!
Kaitlyn Clark - Best Friend/Sister
Dear Marcresa, Mark, Anthony, Bailey, Matheu, and Kaitlyn, We're so sorry for your loss. Marlene was so much fun, whether she was giving the kids candy and stickers with wild abandon or punctuating our conversations with witty one-liners. We adored her and will miss her dearly. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Cammie and Len Baledge - Neighbor and Friend
It’s very sad to hear about the loss of Marlene. I have known her most of my life and always enjoyed her and her family her dad and her grandmother. She was a good woman and will be greatly missed praying for your family to keep the memories close to your heart.
Carolyn Latta Bartholomew - Friend
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Abundant Life Church in Farmington, Arkansas. Please follow CDC guidelines while in attendance.
Visitation

5:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home. Please follow CDC guidelines while in attendance.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 79, Space 55
General

Jun 17, 1952

Jan 15, 2021

68