Deanna P. Burke passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 after an extended hard fought battle with cancer.  DeAnna had recently retired from her job as a preK teacher due to her illness. She loved all of her pre-k babies thru the years.

Deanna was preceded in death by her parents Francis & Betty Dryer and her husband Joseph Burke.

She is survived by her daughter Amy (J.D.) Meadows of Sylvania, GA, son Brad (Anna) Dryer of Millen, GA, daughter JoAnna Burke of Millen, GA and son Bert (Pam) Burke of Sylvania GA.

She's also survived by her grandchildren Lexi (Zan) Becton of Swainsboro GA, Kylee Meadows, Lillian Meadows of Sylvania GA, Brie Dryer, Banks Dryer of Millen GA, Reba Burke, Rayne Burke of Millen GA and Cameron Burke and Bobby Dye of Sylvania, GA ; and one sister Vicki (Chris) Adams of Millen GA, nephew Robert (Amy) Deason and niece Amber (Tanner) Kent and their families.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday February 10 at 3 p.m.  The service will be held at Ellis Chapel Methodist Church located at 3657 Perkins Hiltonia Road, Sylvania GA 30467 with the Reverend Sonny Moon officiating.

Per DeAnna's wishes, if you so choose, please wear bright ,vibrant colors instead of black. This is a celebration of the life she lived and if you knew her, you know she loved vibrant, bright colors and statement jewelry.

Crowe-Fields Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.