Kimberly Dawn Burke

Kimberly Dawn Burke, 54, of Siler City, passed away at her parent’s home on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, surrounded by family.

Kim was born in Chatham County on January 2nd, 1971, to Buddy Alvis and Linda Jones Burke. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold & Maggie Jones and Johnwood Burke & Edna Burke.

Kim was a 1989 graduate of Chatham Central High School. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Siler City Center, Laurels of Chatham, and Gallway Ridge. She loved going to the beach and to the mountains. Kim loved her family and friends and especially her dog, Sasha.

Left to cherish Kim’s memory are her son, Jodeci Markel Martin and his fiancé, Chelsea of Cherryville; her partner, Juan Castro of Siler City; her parents, Buddy Alvis and Linda Jones Burke of Siler City; and her brother, Buddy “Wayne” Burke.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. 

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Burke family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com