- Date Of Birth: May 14, 1931
- Date Of Death: December 15, 2019
- State: Colorado
Eddye Lou Townsend, 88, returned to her heavenly home on December 15, 2019 after a valiant battle with acute illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Eddye was born to the late Samuel and Mary Burks in, Italy, TX on May 14, 1931. She was immersed in the Christian community that would be her lifelong support from an early age. Eddye was a devout Christian who spent much of her life’s work serving others. She taught the youth choir, ministered as a part of the prison ministry, delivered the word to nursing homes, and completed missionary work in the U.S. and abroad.
Eddye was blessed with a large and loving family. She is preceded in death by Willie Townsend. Eddye raised her five children with discipline, strength, and a love of God. From the very beginning, she dedicated her children to God and encouraged them to explore the beauty of the gospels.
Eddye had an open heart and an open home. Her entire life she put her love of God and family first. Eddye was a strong and audacious woman who let her opinion be known. All whom loved her dearly will never forget her tenacity, wit, and generosity.
Eddye is survived by her five children John Williams, Sylvia McAfee, Margaret Devereaux, Nyla (Raymond) Walker, Qwan Devereaux; her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her great-great-grandchildren; and her brother Michael Burks. She is preceded in death by her brother Willie Burks, her parents Samuel and Mary Burks.
