Karen Marie (Brady) Burke, age 61, formerly of Boonville, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her home in Trussville, Alabama, surrounded by family.

Celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at Howard Funeral Home in Boonville, where visitation begins at 10 a.m.

Mrs. Burke was born December 2, 1959 in Cheboygan, MI., the daughter of LeRoy L. Brady and Kathleen P. Klein. She married Robert James Burke on December 29, 1980 in Fayette, MO. She owned & operated Burke’s Coin & Jewelry located in Boonville, Missouri for 15+ years. Many young men of Boonville & surrounding areas may affectionately remember her for haggling over baseball cards. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, (especially her rose garden); watching her granddaughters grow up, being involved with their sports & activities. Eating out at a nice restaurant while enjoying a bottle of red wine with loved ones.

Karen is proceeded in death by her husband, Robert James Burke. Father, Leroy Brady of New Franklin, MO.

Karen is survived by her mother, Kathleen Brady of New Franklin, MO. Two brothers: Randy (Michelle) Brady of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Danny (Susan) Brady of Fayette, MO. Daughter, Amber Burke-Pendarvis and two granddaughters, Kailey Walters & Jessica Walters also of Trussville, AL. Nephews: James Brady of Las Cruces, N.M., Austin Brady of Columbia, MO. Nieces: Amanda & Maria Brady of Las Cruces, N.M. Linsey Brady of Fayette, MO.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the pancreatic cancer action network <https://www.pancan.org/>. Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh.com.