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Emma Harris Burks was the 4th child born to Bozzie Henry Harris & Marie Brown Harris, on March 8, 1939 in Tehuacana Texas. She lived in Mexia, Texas most of her life. She attended Douglas Elementary and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1957. She was saved under the leadership of Pastor L. Cameron at Chapel Church of God in Christ .

She was married to Mr. Kenneth McGill Sr. and they had two sons. She later married Pastor Wesley Burks in which she worked diligently by his side until he preceded her in death in 2004. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and great-grandmother. She was one who kept families in her home when they were in trouble. She and Pastor Burks cared for them until they could care for themselves. Fourth Ave. and Last Covenant COGIC was where she served as a missionary in her own rights. They also pastored at a church in McKinney Texas. She went to nursing homes to help and encourage those that couldn't help themselves. Later in life she became a member of Refreshing Springs under the leadership of Pastor Gerald W. Jones. He was a great pastor whom she loved so much. She is preceded in death by her husband Pastor Wesley Burks, Mother, Father, Grandmother, Sisters – James Ola Busby & Henrietta Ross, Brothers- Odell Harris, Willie Harris, Nephew, & Cousins.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Kenneth McGill Jr., & Reginald McGill. Daughter-in-love Sharon McGill. Sister: Evella Smith. Sister-in-laws Betty Harris, & Claudine Harris. Grandchildren: Davion McGill, Ryan McGill, Sharone'a McGill, Kendall McGill, and Kaalan McGill. Great-granddaughter Sharmayn McGill, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and The Refreshing Springs family!

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