Catherine "Katie" Rose (Custer) Burke

Catherine “Katie” Rose Custer Burke, 90, of Rowlesburg, West Virginia, died on Sunday, August
18, 2024, at Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport, West Virginia. She was born in Clarksburg,
West Virginia, on May 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Paul Willis and Frances Upton Custer.
She was a graduate of Washington Irving High School and West Virginia University. She was a
teacher in the Preston County Schools where she taught business math, typing and other subjects
throughout her career. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Rowlesburg,
United Methodist Women, Preston County Association of Retired School Employees, Preston
County Historical Society, Harrison County Historical Society, Rowlesburg Revitalization
Committee, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Rowlesburg Lions Club.
She is survived by her only son, Joseph Custer Burke, and his wife, Michelle of Madisonville,
Louisiana. She will be lovingly remembered by her four granddaughters: Madeleine, Meaghan,
Molli, and Malaina.
She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Carder and Carol Ann Rogers, of Bastrop,
Texas; nieces and nephews; and other family members. Her family is grateful for the
companionship and caregiving of long-time family friends Harman “Boon” and Kay DelSignore
of Rowlesburg, West Virginia.
Catherine was an avid traveler and enjoyed cruising around the world with her husband Walter.
She always found time to bake fresh bread and other savory dishes. It brought her great joy to
spend time with her granddaughters in various activities, from teaching them how to bake her
“secret” recipes to practicing typing, playing the piano and passing down stories while reviewing
the family tree.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Brown Burke; nephew, William Jay
Carder II; great-niece, Rebecca Rose Carder; and other predeceased family members.
Per her wishes, a graveside service will be held at the West Virginia National Cemetery with
Pastor Kevin Keplinger officiating on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 1 PM.
Mrs. Burke’s family extends their sincerest thanks to Dr. Michael Schwarzenberg, and the staff at
Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Cortland Acres, Garrett Regional Medical Center, and
Harmony at White Oaks for making her last few weeks so comfortable.
Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 554, Rowlesburg, WV
26425.
Kingwood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burke family.

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