Lillian Burkhalter

Lillian Burkhalter, affectionately known as Lil and Burk, daughter of t he late Edwin Carter Moore and Charlie Mae Winston, was born on September 24, 1934, in Plumerville, Arkansas. She attended Conway County Training School and later entered Omaha Central High School , graduating in 1951. Baptized at an early age, she r emained faithful throughout her life. Faith was not something she spoke about lightly; it was something she lived. I n 1956, she married her beloved husband, Jiles Burkhalter. As a military wife, Lillian supported Jiles faithfully, including during their time stationed at Torrejon Air Force Base in Spain. While overseas, she volunteered with the Red Cross for f our years — serving families far from home with the same care she showed her own. After settling in Omaha, Nebraska, Lillian became a pillar in her community. She served as President of the Girl Scouts Great Plains Council from 1987 to 1992 and was an active member of the Omaha Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. From 1990 t o 2011, she served on the board of the Omaha Economic Development Corporation (OEDC), advocating for housing access and economic development. At age 65, Lillian opened JB’s Beauty Salon in North Omaha with Jiles and ran it until she turned 80. Li lian Burkhalter She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Burkhalter; her son-in-law, Lonnie Michael; and other loved ones who welcomed her home. She leaves to cherish her loving memory: her devoted husband, Jiles Burkhalter; her children, Eric Burkhalter of Fresno, California; Colette Michael; Kelly Burkhalter (Nancy); and Joslyn Hill (Michael) of Omaha, Nebraska; her siblings, Dexter Powell (Terri) of Cypress, Texas; Kellice Anderson ( LaShon); and Kori Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska; her cousin, Trish Stoudamire of Omaha, Nebraska; her grandchildren, Monica Beasley; James Neal; Telisha Neal; Jiles Burkhalter; Stevie Nicole Burkhalter; Brandon Burkhalter; Kristen Burkhalter; Patreice Burkhalter; Andrea Burkhalter; and Seth Hill of Omaha, Nebraska; Jerry Neal of Germany; Michael Hill ( Stephanie) of Aubrey, Texas; Wellesley Michael of Washington, D.C.; and Zachary Hill of Millcreek, Utah; eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended f amily, and lifelong friends. Lillian’s greatest pride was her family. And whenever she spoke about the future, her answer was simple: “ Lord willing.”

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