Amelia Christina (Wagner) Burke

Amelia Christina Burke, 91, of Pleak, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019 in the company of her daughters and beloved caregiver, Natalie. A true matriarch, Amelia raised 12 active children (eight boys and four girls) who gave her 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband C.R. and sons C.R. “Bubba” Jr., Jimmy and Richard “Hickaboo” Burke, and son-in-law David Allen. Her family was the center of Amelia’s life, but she was also active in her community almost to the end. She served as a committed Catholic Daughter and Foster Grandparent, applying her hard-won parenting skills to new children at Fort Bend Juvenile Detention. Amelia and C.R. loved to travel and camped often with their children at state parks across Texas. She continued to explore new places after his passing, including trips to Europe and South America. Amelia was frequently found at CDA state and national conventions that took her all over the U.S. She was an avid gardener and loved flowers of any type. Her beautiful yard was her pride and joy. Amelia’s children still marvel at her ability to stretch a dollar in the kitchen, a critical skill with 12 kids. She could make a tasty meal out of almost nothing and was famous for her awesome chicken and dumplings, which she made from scratch. A coveted Christmas gift was a care package of homemade cookies, fruitbreads, jellies and pickles. C.R. and Amelia, along with various family and friends, loved to attend BBQ cook-offs with their multi-trophy-winning team, the Guzzlin’ Gourmets. Amelia was the designated bean cook. She was crafty, too. Each of her children and grandchildren were gifted a handmade quilt upon high school graduation or marriage. Many also received hand-knitted afghans, and more than one family side table is graced by an Amelia-crocheted doily. Amelia was born and raised in Anderson and Plantersville, Texas. Prior to her marriage in 1947, she worked as a nurse. A child of immigrant native German speakers, Amelia also served as a translator for the U.S. military at a German internment camp in Navasota during World War II. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 26,2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg with Fr. Orrin Halepeska officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

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Amelia Christina (Wagner) Burke

July 5, 1927 - April 20, 2019