Velma Hartman Burke of Marrero, LA on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Floyd P. Burke. Mother of Cindy Stewart, Patti Jo Bond, “Allen”, and Glenn M. Burke, Sr. “Melvene”. Daughter of the late Aline Matherne, and George A. Hartman. Sister of Elma H. Griffin, Eulah H. Blank, Nolan, George, Roy, and Raiford Hartman, and the late Elizabeth H. Elliott, and Woodrow Hartman. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Age 79 years, a native of Lockport, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 60 years. Relatives, Friends of the Family, and Members of Oakdale Seniors Club are invited to attend a funeral mass in the chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Monday, December 30, 2013, at 11AM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Parlors will be open Monday morning from 8:30AM until funeral time.