Dorothy "Miss Kitty" Burks, of Rockford departed this earthly life May 9, 2022. She was born July 26, 1937 in Lexington, MS. the daughter of Sam and Anna Leavy.  Dorothy lived in Rockford since 1951 coming from Chicago, IL. Dorothy was employed as a custodian by Rockford Public School System district 205, 22 years before retiring. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, serving on the Nurses Board and former member of Bethel Baptist Church.  Dorothy was also a member of the Jefferson Horton American Legion Post #340. She graduated from Hall Adult Center and Nola's Beauty School.

Dorothy leaves to cherish many loving memories, son, Roscoe (Rena) Burks Jr; five grandchildren; Tasha Rude, Anna, Roslind, Rochelle and Rayana Burks; three great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; sister, Mae Thelma Braxton; and brothers, Willie, Douglas (Flo), Bobby and Nate Leavy; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, and two brothers.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022  at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.