Callie M. Burke

October 16, 2025

Callie M. Burke, a devoted nurse and U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, passed away on September 21, 2025, at age 77 in San Diego, California. Her 50-year nursing career spanned service in the military, VA Hospital, and Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, where she approached healthcare as a spiritual calling.

Who is affected

Burke's surviving family members (sisters Verda Emory and Joyce Suggs, four children, twelve grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren)
The communities she served during her nursing career
Her church community
Former colleagues and patients from her 50-year nursing career
U.S. Navy Reserve community where she served for 20 years

What action is being taken

Burke's life and legacy are being commemorated through her obituary
Her family is preserving and sharing her memory and values
Her inspirational quotes and philosophy of faith are being shared with the broader community

Why it matters

Burke represents 50 years of dedicated healthcare service, including 20 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve
Her approach to nursing as a spiritual ministry exemplifies the integration of faith and professional service
She leaves behind multiple generations of family members who benefited from her nurturing presence
Her life philosophy about faith being "about being okay no matter how things turn out" offers inspiration to others facing challenges

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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