Maurine Burkett Thelma Maurine Mudd Burkett age 74 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at St. Vincent health Systems. She was born June 30, 1939 at San Antonio, TX to the late Oscar and Faye Pullin Mudd. She was a home maker and a Christian. She loved working in the yard, growing flowers and raising a garden. Her dogs and her family were the most important things in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son-in-law, David Herman; one brother-in-law, Jim Davis. Survivors include her husband, Roger Burkett of Dardanelle; six children, Deborah Cobbs and husband James of Texas, Ray G. Brown and wife Cindy of Texas, Herbert M. Brown of Arkansas, David S. Brown and wife Christina of Connecticut, Karen Herman of Dardanelle, James C. Brown and wife Holly of Connecticut; one sister, Carol Davis of Texas; one brother, Donald Mudd of Texas; twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30A.M., Friday, May 30, 2014 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Jim Benfer and Bro. Alan Bean officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. at the chapel. Burial will be in Arcola Cemetery in Fresno, Texas. Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.