Mosie Burks

1933 - 2025

Mosie Burks obituary, 1933-2025, Byram, MS

Mosie Burks

1933 - 2025

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

Mosie Burks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2025.
Singer Mosie Burks died July 7, 2025, in Byram, Mississippi at the age of 92.

She was a lead soloist for the Mississippi Mass Choir, singing on gospel favorites like "They Got the Word," "I'm Not Tired Yet," and "This Morning When I Rose."

Burks is being remembered for her powerful voice and her joyful performances as she sang with the legendary choir.

By Legacy News Staff

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July 14, 2025

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July 14, 2025

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July 14, 2025

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88 Entries

Debra Clements

July 14, 2025

During Covid almost daily we watched the MMC on YouTube. The choir along with Mother Mosie got us through that very difficult time. We will miss her and her beautiful spirit. Every time I hear I´m not tired yet I will think about her. I know she is with the Lord and deserves her rest.

Kathleen Lloyd

July 14, 2025

GoD bless and protect her family and comfort them in their times of need

Rev Debra Williams

July 14, 2025

My condolences to the family and the church family l know she was a powerhouse for the Lord now she is enjoying the Lord of host in heaven l enjoyed her singing she sang with Power, God Bless Rev Debra Williams

KennethColvin

July 14, 2025

Kenneth Colvin

July 14, 2025

I am so sorry for your lost but mosie burks is in a better place she is with the lord the lord love everybody best

Evelyn Lee

July 14, 2025

I thank God for Mama Mosie sharing her gift with the world. A beautiful soul will be missed. Praying for peace for the family. May God continue to bless you.

Mark E Glenn

July 13, 2025

Take ur Rest Mama.
Mark E Glenn
Tampa Fl.

Hazel Mae Hightower

July 13, 2025

My sincere condolences to Mama Burks Families, Church Families, Mississippi Mass Choir. Mama will be missed terribly but now " She's home with Jesus, and she's definitely not tired yet. She's singing in the Heavenly Choir now. We all love you, and you will be missed. Rest Well Mother.

Christina Bennett

July 13, 2025

Condolences to the family and my high school classmate Kenneth Horne. Mama Mosie is singing in heaven. "I´m not tired yet" and "When I rose this morning" was my grandmothers favorite songs. They were the last songs she heard while she transitioned to heaven. Mama Mosie will be missed by so many.

Karen Houston

July 13, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Mother Burks passing. My favorite song she sang was I´m NOT Tired Yet, May she RIH,

Listener from
Fort Worth TX

RR

July 13, 2025

A powerful voice that many enjoyed listening to. Prayers and condolences to the Burks family. May God be with you all to provide needed comfort and strength to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.

Minister LeMardrick Brown

July 13, 2025

GOD ALMIGHTY CHRIST JESUS HOLY SPIRIT Keep HIS Loving Faithful,Merciful,Eternal,Everlasting Arms Wrapped Around Everyone During This Season of Grief Around late Sister Mosie Burks's Family,Friends,And Mississippi Mass Choir And All Who Know Of This Precious,Loving Soul!!!HEAVEN Has Another CHILD Of GOD In The HEAVENLY CHOIR!!!Prayers And Condolences To Everyone throughout this trying time.GOD'S Work Will Continue To Bless,Heal,Transform,RestoreAnd Help So Many Generations!!!Victoriously Anew,Minister LeMardrick Brown

Marla Brabham

July 13, 2025

Condolences to the family, she has went home to sing in GODs heavenly choir.

Dr Jennifer

July 13, 2025

You are in our hearts and spirit forever Mother Burks. Sunday mornings is "This morning when I rose!" Thank you for allowing us to be uplifted with your gift from God.

Veronica Crampton

July 13, 2025

I didn´t know her but I was inspired by her songs I had made a promise to try to meet her this year but I was too late she is truly an angel and may she rest in peace in heaven

Mary L Williams

July 13, 2025

My. Sincere Condolences to the Mississippi Mass Choir, Family and Friends of Mama Burksa true Christian Woman. May Her talents and strength be remembered for the many years of service.

David Fillmore

July 13, 2025

I remember years ago when I visited my Mother's Church, the Ushers had just let us in so we could be seated in the Sanctuary and the Choir was preparing to sing their first Inspirational Song for that morning and Lord and behold it was "I ain´t tired yet"! I got up out of my seat and felt something all over me! This was a time when I was looking for answers and felt tired but I kept telling myself that I couldn´t quit. This Song literally jump started and recharged my faith in Jesus Christ and I joined that Church and later was chosen to be a Deacon. Thank You Mama Mosie Burks and I know you´re resting in the bosom of Jesus.

Daniel L. Black

July 12, 2025

God bless the family and keep them in this time of sorrow. I think of one of the choirs song. "When I rose this morning", Mother Mosie when she rose that morning absent from the body, but present with the Lord. Rest in peace, you fault a good battle, and finished the course. We all shall meet again at the meeting, Amen

Cynthia King

July 12, 2025

Mama Rosie you were loved by those that knew you through your spiritual anointed voice. God never makes a mistake. He plucked his flower up and said Well Done thou Good and faithful servant you have Worked while it day. Now Come on Take Your Rest! I have been inspired, touched and know beyond a shadow of doubt know there is a God! Look at Longevity! See you when we All Get Home! Rest Well in Jesus Loving Arms

Evangelist Vanessa Hardimon

July 12, 2025

Another soldier gone home.
Mama Burks I shall miss your smile and the anointing gift
God gave you to praise Him as you sang. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to comfort and protect your family in their hour of bereavement. Love and peace to your family.

The Rev. Mrs. DeJuana J. Smith

July 12, 2025

My condolences to the family.

RFJ

July 12, 2025

A true woman and warrior of the faith and real believer in Christ. Rest in Peace and Power singing in the heavenly choir.

Keria Lee Prather-Mosley

July 12, 2025

My Sincere Condolences to the Burks and Mississippi Mass Choir Family. Now she´s singing with the Heavenly Choir. My fave song was " This Morning When I Rose" I´m a fellow Mississippian no i living in Orlando Florida.

Karen Rentz

July 12, 2025

You will be missed Mama Burks! I enjoyed listening and watching you sing for the Lord. R.I.P

Phyllis Johnson

July 11, 2025

My deepest condolences to Ma Burks family. I didn't know her personally but I knew and loved her singing with the Choir. Her voice will truly be missed by those like me who loved to hear her sing. May God wrap his loving arms around her family and give them peace and comfort.

Dr. Donna Silva-Burnett

July 11, 2025

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and faithful followers of Mama Rosie Burks. She was a faithful and inspirational woman of God. May her light and legacy shine upon us all she rests in peace.

Tashawn Franklin

July 11, 2025

Tashawn Franklin

July 11, 2025

God has gained another child of God. I'm praying for you family. I know she was the true spirit of your family and the Mississippi Mass Choir. I'm still going to miss her singing voice and her bright spirit we love you God bless.

Sherry hill

July 11, 2025

Moma Burks singing always lifted my spirit when I hear her. Now she will be singing in the heavenly Chior. RIP

Sherry Hill

July 11, 2025

Charmayne Hicks

July 10, 2025

I listen to Ms. Burks every morning on my way to work @5:00 am on the Rickey smiley morning show and her singing was such an inspiration it put the whole Armour of God on me each day. Rest In Paradise Ms.Mosie Burks

Deborah Moore

July 10, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family .She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.

Jessica Griffin

July 10, 2025

Rest easy beautiful I love your voice and I love your music heaven gain another angel

Brenda Whiteman

July 10, 2025

Loved Sister Mosie! She was truly anointed. She is with Jesus! Praying for her family. She will live on and always be with her beloved Mississippi Mass Choir!

Barbara Carter

July 10, 2025

Barbara Carter,

God has called a true servant up to heaven, for "Mother Burks"served God, and others on earth, with her spiritual presence and voice, that forever changed lives all over the world.

Rest in peace and you will be missed by all of us.

Hallie Miller

July 10, 2025

To The Family And Loved Ones Of Dear Mama Mosie!Heaven has received Her with opened arms."Mama Mosie,"May Flights Of Angels Sing Thee To Thy Rest "!!!!

Wilbert Washington

July 10, 2025

My condolences to the family and the Mississippi Mass Gospel Choir for the lost of a great lady who I love to hear her sing all gospel songs may her soul and all of the souls through the mercy of God MayShe Rest In Peace Amen

Dora Ann Headen

July 10, 2025

She sang like my Grandma. I loved every song I heard her sing. Sing on in Heaven Sweet Angel!

Derrick Perkins

July 10, 2025

We are sorry for your loss of your loved one: Mother Mosie Mei "Mama" Burks, we will be praying for you and your Mississippi Mass Choir as God will see them through in a time such as this, ok

Alice M Harris

July 10, 2025

My prayers goes out to the family and may God bless you

Tasha Russell

July 10, 2025

Mama Burks You will definitely be missed I love you always and forever thank you for being a part of my life MMC family loved Tasha Russell from Columbia Ms

Jackie

July 10, 2025

You are going truly be missed. Loved your songs. Rest in peace my sister

Augustus Ellison Sr

July 10, 2025

Our Sincere Condolences

Janice M Newell-Carey

July 10, 2025

The heavenly choir has gained another member... Rest in Peace

Mr. Jr.

July 10, 2025

My condolences.

Elder Freddie Mosely

July 10, 2025

I will certainly miss her. I love the way she sang for God and the energy that she puts into her songs. Sleep on Mama Burks.

Carolyn Buckhannon

July 10, 2025

Rest on mother of Zion

Rose Anderson

July 10, 2025

Rest well. Sing on in the Heavenly Choir.

Wilbert Weldon Criswell

July 10, 2025

Rip you'll be remembered

Turner Family

July 10, 2025

Praying for you and family.

BishopKenneth Murray

July 10, 2025

I will miss you dearly. Enjoyed you for many years. Praying for the family. Bishop Murray

Perola Hilliard Ray

July 10, 2025

I'm sorry for your loss sending Prayers and Sympathy to the family I will never forget her voice sooo awesome singing my favorite song This morning when I rose.

Evenglist Phyllis Townsend

July 10, 2025

I am very sad about her passing .I just found out about it. I was listening to her son about three weeks ago as I was doing some Bible study. The song when I rose this morning.It did something to me I felt the Holy Spirit when she was sing that song.

Lorena Hutson

July 10, 2025

We've lost a great warrior and songstress, but God gained the return of one of his angels.

Jazzie Scott

July 10, 2025

Well Done my good and faithful servant!! Prayers to the family , friends and and the Mississippi Mass Choir.

Anetha Jaye

July 10, 2025

I can imagine how you're leading the heavenly chorus in the most amazing worship and praise of the Savior whom you have now seen face to face. Thank you for all the times you lifted my spirit with your worship down here.

Alesa Ione Williams

July 10, 2025

My condolences. For the last few years I had been listening to her voice when jogging and walking the trails when exercising. Her songs i could feel them down in my soul. I'm sure she will be sorely missed but heaven received another angel.

Ms. Janice Smith

July 9, 2025

Thank you, Sister Burks for sharing your powerhouse singing to us all! I love you and you'll be greatly missed, but your legacy lives on here on earth as it in Heaven. My deepest condolences to your families. May you rest in Gods Peace In Jesus Name...

Karen D Snell

July 9, 2025

God Bless and Thank you for sharing your gift to the world!!! Most mornings I listen to you to begin my day. You have your wings now!!! Much deserved!! Karen S from NJ

Jerri Hansen

July 9, 2025

Mama Mosie you will be truly missed by many. Your energy in your music touch every soul who heard you. I have been a fan for many years and love watching videos over and over to fill my heart and soul with the spirit. I know you have entered the gates and singing praises. R.I.P.

Donald McConneaughey

July 9, 2025

Oweta

July 9, 2025

Praying for you and family.

Parker Holland

July 9, 2025

Mama Mosie, you truly will be missed. I loved hearing your voice it was truly so beautiful, as were you and your soul. I used to listen you sing with my grandma before she passed away on March 30th of this year. I miss her so much. You were such a bright light and an inspiration to me and to everyone in the world.

You take your rest Mama Mosie, it´s well deserved. And also, please say hi to my grandma for me. Tell her I love her, and I miss her, and I cherished all of my time with her. Her nickname is Pie.

ER

July 9, 2025

Condolences to Mosie´s family during this time of grief and sorrow. May Almighty God ( Psalm chapter 83 verse 18) strengthen and comfort you all in the coming days, months and years. Also may the fond memories of your loved one always be cherished.

Jacqueline Washington

July 9, 2025

Omg the voice speak for it self Ms Burks seems like a lonely person & a godly one aa well a voice from heaven take your rest you will be missed Shreveport La Jacqueline Washington

Beatrice Dotson

July 9, 2025

May she rest in heavenly peace Loved her music

Leroy Elder

July 9, 2025

Thanks for sharing your gift with the world.
Now, you have joined that great cloud of witnesses.
God is faithful.

Deborah Thomas

July 9, 2025

Praying for the family. Ms. Burks is singing with angels

Miss Gee

July 9, 2025

Giving honors to God I am grateful to have lived 47 years with Miss Burks being my most admire singer of the Lord. Job well done

Tig Lyles, Palmer

July 9, 2025

Mama Mosie will be trurely miss, she was a wonderful awesome woman of God" I love her singing, RIP Queen you know you got your Crown

Pamela Dawson

July 9, 2025

Take your rest. Job well Done
Welcome home.Truly gonna be miss love, your music

Tawny kelley

July 9, 2025

My love and condolences to the family of mother Burks,a gospel legend.im so happy she shared her love for God and her powerful voice with the world.may God bless and strengthen .

Claudean Mathis

July 9, 2025

My prayers, love and condolences to the family, friends and the Mississippi Mass Choir. May she rest in Heaven and sing with the Angelic Choir. Be Encourage!!!

asd

July 9, 2025

Wayne Boyd

July 9, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Burks

July 9, 2025

Condolences
Linda Burks

Martha Williams

July 9, 2025

My condolences to family friends and the Mississippi Choir for this renowned singer of the Lord´s music. She will be greatly missed but will receive the reward she worked so hard to earn...Blessings and prayers

Marvin Hunter

July 9, 2025

I can only imagine that when she took her last breathe her on earth and her first breathe in heaven. When she got there I knew she started singing, "When I Rose This Morning." Thank you Mrs. Amos for sharing your mother with us.

Larry McMahan & Family

July 8, 2025

Thank GOD for your service and commitment to him, such and example to the world. A true servant for the Lord.

Elizabeth Bell

July 8, 2025

RIP Mosie

Angelica Jasiak

July 8, 2025

Rest in Peace, Mosie Burks May your voice fill the heavens above

Walter Taylor

July 8, 2025

Walter Taylor Jr. loved you. Dearly sweet lady rest in peace. May god continue to bless you as you rest in peace because because I love you

Dr C. Armani Trusclair

July 8, 2025

Thank you for all the amazing years of music and praise you shared with us all!

Darryl Doleman

July 8, 2025

Rest in lovely peace for all eternity. Your voice and singing are joyful to my soul and spirit. Thank you so much. Life well done.

B. Williams

July 8, 2025

I Loved hearing Mama Mosie sing, Sing on Mama Mosie right around God´s Throne.

Daisy Banks

July 8, 2025

May She rest in peace and sing with the heaven choir in Heaven. Daisy Banks

Joyce

July 8, 2025

Your voice lifted everyone up and gave them joy. You will always be remembered, loved and missed. RIP

alfreddie r mitchell

July 8, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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