Wilma Louise (Batts) Burke, 90, Springfield, Mo., completed her mortal journey after a long life of love and laughter on May 4, 2007, at 10 a.m. She was born on August 30, 1916, to John Amon and Barbara (Ladd) Batts. Wilma lived most of her life in Scott County until moving to Springfield in September of 2000. She was united in marriage to William R. Burke on February 24, 1936, and this friendship and marriage lasted for 65 years until his death in 2001. Wilma was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was the delight and joy of her life. She will always be remembered for her ready smile and cheerful sense of humor. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Sikeston along with her husband Bill for 50 years. She especially enjoyed the friendship and support of the Philanthea Sunday School Class and her Circle of the United Methodist Women's Society. Being a "people" person, her friends were always dear to her heart. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; three sisters, Donna, Cleo and Mildred; an infant brother, J.A. and infant sister, Audrey; and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Sharon Burke of Monett and Terry and Vickie Burke of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Rick Leslie of Joplin, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were officiated by Rev. Geoff Posegate, First United Methodist Church of Sikeston, and Rev. Charles E. Buck, King's Way United Methodist Church, Springfield. Arrangements were handled by Ponder Funeral Home, Sikeston.