Kathleen G. (Getty) Burke's Obituary
In Loving Memory
Kathleen G. (Getty) Burke
04/22/1941 - 1/30/2006
Kathleen G. (Getty) Burke, age 64, of Rehoboth Beach, DE died Monday, January 30, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Burke was born in Cumberland, MD, daughter of the late Francis and Vivian (Powers) Getty. She was a registered nurse and a member of the American Nurses Asoociation, the Delaware State Nurses Association, and the Nursing Honor Society. She had worked in the Psychiatric Divisions of hospitals in Virginia and Washington, D.C. She then worked at Delaware Technical and Community College, retiring in June 2001. Mrs. Burke was a member of St. Edmond's Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Salt and Light Ministries and St. Edmonds Sodality.
She is survived by a son, Michael G. Burke of Rehoboth Beach, DE; an Aunt; Ann Getty of Florida, and four grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday Feb. 2, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Edmond's Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the service in church. Father Jim Hreha will be officiating. Interment will be private in St. Peter's Cemetery - Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of choice. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
On-line condolences may be sent to: condolences @parsellfuneralhomes.com.
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