Funeral services for Terry Leigh Burks, age 68, of Chadron, NE will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

 

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, NE. 

 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home chapel from 4:00-8:00 PM on January 31, 2017.

 

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

 

Online condolences can be made at wwe.chamberlainchapel.com.

 

Terry passed away on January 25, 2017 at the Chadron Community Hospital. She was born October 2, 1948 in Chadron, NE, daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor McHenry. She grew up on a farm just east of Chadron, attended Chadron Public Schools and graduated with a BA from Chadron State College.

 

On July 26, 1980, she married Ray Burks of Chadron, NE. The couple lived in Chadron, and she worked in the registrar’s office at Chadron State College and retired from the business office in 2008.

 

Terry loved dragging Ray to all of the auctions across the country, telling him how to refinish and repair antiques. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter who spent countless hours sewing and quilting.

 

Survivors include husband Ray Burks of Chadron, NE; son Jeremy Burks (Spring) of Hot Springs, SD; stepson Darryl Burks (Pamela) of Centennial, CO; stepdaughter Deanna Burks (Mark) of Augusta, ME; brother Mike McHenry (Jeanne) of Hot Springs, SD; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many friends. If you were among them, you know who you are. She will be in our hearts forever.

 

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements for Terry Leigh Burks.