Donna Leigh Burke (Williams) (1984 – 2024)

Celebration of Life for Donna: A Riverside Cookout

Join us for a heartfelt “Celebration of Life” in honor of Donna on Sunday, May 19th, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Front Royal Boat Landing near Eastham Park on Luray Avenue. Donna cherished her time at the river, whether picnicking, fishing, or simply relaxing. We will host a cookout to celebrate her love for the outdoors.

During this gathering, we encourage everyone to support Donna’s children during this loss. Instead of flowers, contributions can be made to assist her children’s future. A card box will be available at the event for donations, or you can make a monetary donation at any First Bank location to the account named “for the children.”

Thank you for your support and love during this difficult time. Your presence will bring great comfort to the family and help keep Donna’s joyful spirit alive in all of us.

During this gathering, we encourage everyone to support Donna’s children in this time of loss. Instead of flowers, contributions can be made to assist her children’s future. A card box will be available at the event for donations, or you can make a monetary donation at any First Bank location to the account named “for the children.”

Thank you for your support and love during this difficult time. Your presence will bring great comfort to the family and help keep Donna’s joyful spirit alive in all of us. Donna Leigh Burke (Williams), 39, of Front Royal, VA, passed away peacefully at Winchester Medical Center on April 2, 2024, due to health complications, with family by her side and her wonderful husband telling her how much she and their kids loved her and reassuring her that they would be okay.

Donna Leigh Burke (Williams)

Donna was born November 27, 1984, to the late Jerry Martin Williams and Nancy Wines Williams of Chester Gap, VA, where they lived and raised Donna in her family home.  She received her GED from Rappahannock County, VA.  Donna was a proud and devoted daughter, wife, and mother.

Donna leaves behind her dedicated husband of 17 years, Joseph Burke (Joe); their two greatest accomplishments – Damion Martin Burke, 17, and Khloe Janelle Burke, 14, of Front Royal, VA; her two sisters-in-law, Felicia Burke of Front Royal, VA and Ashly Burke of Maurertown, VA; one nephew, Owen Armstrong, of Maurertown, VA and her in-laws, Vincent Burke, Jr., and Denise Burke of Front Royal, VA.  She also leaves multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and childhood friends from Rappahannock County, VA.

A celebration of life will follow at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions (for the children) may be made to any First Bank location.  In addition, anyone who would like to shower the family with love and support can mail cards to the Burke Family at 1896 Edgemont Avenue, Front Royal, VA  22630.

Thank you for being so supportive! With Love, The Burke Family