Jennifer M. Burke
June 18, 1976 ~ May 29, 2020
Jennifer Margaret Burke, age 43, left the earthly realm on May 29th, 2020, with her father by her side. Jennifer was born in Cincinnati, OH, and had also lived in San Antonio, TX, but spent most of her life in Louisville, KY. Many have preceded Jennifer in leaving this plane of existence we call earth; her grandmothers, Margaret Moeller, and Margie McCallum; her grandfathers, Albert Burke, Sr., and Alvin McCallum; her German Shepherd, Mala; and a menagerie of pets, including rats. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 15 years, Ermin Smailagic; mother, Alissia Ann McCallum Halstead (Larry); father, Albert Louis Burke, Jr. (Karen); siblings, Amy Burke, Scott Burke (Angela); Robert Halstead, Brittany Santana (Bernardo), and Ben Eble; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved dogs, Rusty and Brownie. Now she is gone from our sight. We can no longer hear her voice, or laugh with her. And she loved to laugh. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Jennifer loved animals, and animals loved her. She was always trying to help them, to nurse them if they were hurt. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday morning, June 11, 2020 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio 78266.
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My family is one less member shorter today. Yesterday afternoon, my Niece, Jennifer, lost a long battle. I was happy to have seen her and spent time with her in March. She had beautiful blue eyes and an amazing head full of thick hair. She was creative and witty and sarcastic. She never met a stranger. She had a long time bf/partner whom she loved dearly. She could talk to anyone. She also didn’t meet an animal she didn’t want lol. She had two cats(?) and two dogs that she loved as much as her bf. I will miss her because even though I didn’t see her often, she still loved her Aunt Kathy. I believe you’re at peace now angel. We will always love you.
Thank you
I Miss you. Im Sorry. Jennifer, You were my first best friend.I was at home waiting for you to come home from hospital when you were born. Fly with the birds now Jen, we will laugh again .Rest easy.little sister. This is tough, but not near as tough as it was for you here.I understand . i love you and cherish our time here together with the Maddy and Miles Dad. Ermin Aunt Kathy Uncle Mark Rusty and Brownie the last few weeks you were here on this earth. Xoxo
I will never forget her beautiful blue eyes and her lovey smile. They always brightened my day when I saw her.
thank you for your kindness and the post! She is missed terribly
ocean blue eyes-thank you again for the picture. They are all appreciated
ocean blue eyes-thank you again for the picture. They are all appreciated
I miss you terribly- I hope you know how much we love you and you are with God! Have a beautiful day in Heaven..Ill meet you there in the right timing
Nothing is the same without you..I miss you so much today.. I can still hear your laughter like it was yesterday..I wish I could have you back. I hope you know how much I love you and I think about you daily..I hope in some way you still feel me close to you..have a good day in Heaven
Love, Your Sister Amy
I love this picture of you! I sure miss you. Our last visit remains so fresh in my mind. Rest easy
Thinking of you today. I miss you terribly. I wish we had a little more time here,ya know?
Jennifer,I got you a tree, for all the birds you love! Hope you like it! If i could climb to the top of it to be closer to you, i would. Love always
When I think of you Jennifer, I remember those huge beautiful blue eyes and that smart, funny, quick wit. I will always be grateful I got to see you and hike with you in Jefferson Memorial Forest shortly before you left us. I see you in the cool, breezy sunlight . . . hair blowing around your face. Smiling. I love you.
Jennifer, Happy Birthday in Heaven. I miss you everyday. I know you are amongst other children of God right now. I know you are with the birds and flowers and laughter. rest easy, I will see you again.I love you and i miss you. Please prepare me a place next to you, I will be there in the right time. Miss you little sister
Thinking of you today, that will never change. love you Jennifer-Always your Big Sister Amy xo
Hi in Heaven. Thinking of you today. Your Birthday passed last month. Maddy started HS this week, Miles started Middle school. I miss you. Everything is so different now. It seems like so much has different meaning, now that you are gone. I miss you. i love you. Im glad you are safe and free. i cant wait to be united again. Love, Amy forever your Big sister and forever friend
Hi. I MISS YOU I’m wondering if in heaven you get to see grandma and grandpa? Marisa or Shannon? Uncle Kevin should be with you also . Do you know of all the people who have died of fetenyl since you’ve been gone? So many lives taken. HONESTLY it’s hard to find the light sometimes knowing what happened to you. IM SORRY YOU ARE MISSED TERRIBLY JENNIFER. I LOVE YOU AND I HOPE YOU KNOW IT .
Hi! Miss you! So a lot has happened. Aunt Kathy passed away in February., have you seen her yet? up there? Uncle Kevin passed in July of last year. Aunt Gaye also passsed a year after you left us. Mr Renaud just passed this month, the kids Grandpa- Lots of loss in our family after you left us! I miss you terribly. Like today, cant get your face and laugh out of my mind and my heart. Hope you are resting- i love you Jennifer Im sorry this happened to you
your big sister- Amy
I hit the big 50-wish you were here. Nothing is really the same, its OK but different since you left. Im sure Dad misses you and yalls walks –