Cathy Lou Burke

July 24, 1949 – October 2, 2022

Cathy Lou Burke, 73, of Carmel passed away Oct. 2, 2022.

She was born July 24, 1949 in Indianapolis, daughter of the late Calvin and Gloria (Hewitt) Burke.

Ms. Burke attended North Central High School, and later graduated from Ivy Tech where she received her Associates Degree in Human Services.

She worked several years as a Ward Clerk at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, before becoming an Administrative Assistant in the Indiana Department of Child Services, where she retired.

For more than 18 years, she was an active member of the Home Place Lions Club where she was always ready to help. The Lions Club International Foundation honored Ms. Burke by awarding her the Melvin Jones Fellow Award given for her dedicated humanitarian services. She also served as a Past Trustee with the Leader Dogs for the Blind.

She enjoyed long walks with her current guide dog, Zoe. Ms. Burke attended and appreciated the balance classes at Prime life Enrichment.

Survivors include her four daughters Christina (Joe) Mize, Lisa (Drew) Macdonald, Lynn Brennan and Chrissy (Barry) Farrell; and 11 grandchildren Terran Tull, Caleb Fahrson, Luke Macdonald, Katherine Macdonald, Lauren Macdonald, Alex Macdonald, Max Brennan, Tommy Brennan, Jack Brennan, Ellie Farrell and Noah Farrell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother David Burke.

A Gathering for family and friends is scheduled to be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bussell Family Funerals, 1621 E Greyhound Pass, Carmel.

Memorial contributions can be given to Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, Mich., 48307 (Leaderdog.org). Envelopes will also be available.

Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to serve the Burke family.