Obituary for Foneta F. “Boots” Burke

Foneta F. “Boots” Burke, age 86, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

          She was born on November 17, 1937 in Compton, California.  Boots was raised by her father and mother, Walter and Pearl Lowe.  She was preceded her in death by her parents and sister, Violet Krementz.  

          Boots is survived by her four children: Thomas (Maria) McCauley of Corona, CA, Ronald (Debbie) McCauley of Edgerton, Sharon (Ed) Derenia of Jenera and Carol Kay (John) Wilson of Dunkirk; eleven grandchildren: Jackie, Ronnie, John Allen, Jake, John, Tommy, Jessica, Sammy, Zachary, Kayla and Hollie; 21 great grandchildren; and a brother, James (Judy) Lowe. 

          Boots was a seamstress and a bookkeeper.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.  She was also a member of the Kenton Quilters Club known as the Quilting Cuties. 

          Graveside Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Dola Cemetery, Dola with Rev. Brandi Rigsby officiating.