Axie Mae

Roper Burroughs

Mrs. Axie Mae Roper Burroughs, age 91, was born October 10, 1930 in Grove Hill, AL to the late Dolfin and Axie Jane Roper.  She made her transition from this life Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Chicago, IL at the home of her daughter, Kimberly.

Mrs. Burroughs was educated in the Clarke County School System. Upon being united in Holy Matrimony with her late husband, Mr. DeLeon Clark Burroughs, they relocated to Chicago, IL where they raised their four children. Upon retirement, they returned to Grove Hill.

Axie was a designated leader in her family for many years; always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. She was a great homemaker who prepared many delicious meals and gave sound household advice to her big extended family.

Axie joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the late 1970's and remained a happy, committed member of the church for the remainder of her life.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in passing by her son, Franklin and a daughter, Carrie.

She will forever be loved and cherished by her two daughters: Kimberly Burroughs and Samirah Abd 'Allah, both of Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives, neighbors and friends.

Viewing Saturday, November 20, 2021, 12 noon until 1pm Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 19730 Hwy. 43, Grove Hill, Al, Father Travis Burnett, Eulogist. The interment will follow at Wilson Chapel AME Church Cemetery, 402 Carter Drive, Grove Hill, AL. Facial mask is required at all observances and social distancing will be implemented.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.