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Her quiet goodness left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know her.

Fanny Alice Burge entered her heavenly home on Tuesday morning, September 15, 2026, at the age of 85. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.

Fanny was born on September 29, 1940, in Hoyt, Oklahoma, to William Ernest Parks and Mary Ellen (Cleveland) Parks. She attended school in Hoyt through the eighth grade before attending Stigler High School, where she graduated with the Class of 1958. During her high school years, Fanny enjoyed playing basketball and made many memories that remained special to her throughout her life.

On September 29, 1962—her 22nd birthday—Fanny married her high school sweetheart, Clarence McSwain Burge, at West Tulsa Freewill Baptist Church. Together, Fanny and Clarence built a beautiful life and raised their family in Tulsa, Collinsville, and Sand Springs.

Fanny enjoyed a long and dedicated career with Skelly Oil and Gas Company, beginning in Kansas and continuing through the company's transitions to Getty Oil Company and later Texaco Oil Company. She worked as a key punch department supervisor and eventually continued her career in Human Resources before retiring from Texaco.

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For Clarence, Fanny was much more than his wife—she was the love of his life and his queen.

Retirement, however, never meant slowing down for Fanny. She loved being active and especially enjoyed working outside, growing flowers and caring for her plants. She also loved working out at the gym and was a familiar and dedicated presence at the gym in Prattville from the time it opened. She continued exercising faithfully through the years and remained a member through several changes in ownership and into the current ownership.

Following her retirement from Texaco, Fanny also worked for Dorsey Glass for three to four years.

Fanny and Clarence attended Community Assembly Church, where their faith was an important part of their lives.

Those who knew Fanny will remember her for her beautiful spirit, patience, kindness, and gentle heart. She was a wonderful person who never spoke a bad word about anyone. She had a way of making people feel comfortable and cared for, and her quiet goodness left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know her.

For Clarence, Fanny was much more than his wife—she was the love of his life and his queen. He would lovingly say, “She was my queen.” After 64 years of marriage, their love and devotion to one another were evident in the life they shared. Their story was one of commitment, companionship, and a love that endured through all of life's seasons.

Fanny leaves behind a family who will deeply miss her and cherish the memories she gave them. She is survived by her beloved husband, Clarence Burge; daughter, Lori Burge; granddaughter, Amanda Allen; great-granddaughter, Payton Leigh Allen; sister, Elowise Whitson; brother, Ernie Parks and wife, Sandy; along with other extended family and friends who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ernest and Mary Ellen Parks; brother, Cecil Don; and sister, Aleta Faye.

Fanny's life was one of love, family, faith, hard work, kindness, and quiet strength. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. For Clarence, the greatest gift was having his queen by his side for 64 wonderful years. And now, Fanny has gone home to her heavenly reward, leaving behind a legacy of love that will never be forgotten.

In keeping with Fanny’s wishes, her family asks that, in lieu of flowers, friends and loved ones consider donating food to help feed those in need. Caring for others and sharing with those who were less fortunate was something Fanny and Clarence had faithfully done throughout their lives. Their generosity was never about recognition, but simply about helping someone who needed a little extra kindness. In Fanny’s memory, they hope others will continue that tradition of giving and compassion.