LaConya Naycole Burks, 44 of Bay St. Louis, MS., departed this life, Saturday November 25, 2023. LaConya, also known as Connie, was a graduate of Gulfport High School. She. was a member of Christian Fellowship, of Gulfport, MS, where she was under the leadership of Pastor Freddie Davis, and served as Evangelist LaConya Burks. She was an awesome wife, mother, daughter, aunt, sister, niece, granddaughter, grandmother, and friend.

Dedicated, motivational, inspirational, and loving are characteristics that Connie lived by daily. She lived every day motivating others and spreading the word of God despite her situation. Connie cherished her husband Kenny, their 10 children, her 3 grandchildren, her 7 siblings, her family and friends and was always there for them through it all. LaConya's cherished friendhip and always expressed the importance of being there for one another.. Connie will always be remembered for her uplifting words, loving heart, and beautiful smile that would light up a room.

Connie lived her life everyday by her favorite scripture, Romans 10:17, "Faith comes from hearing the good news about Jesus." Spreading the word of Jesus was what she did proudly. Her faith in God helped bring a lot of her family into Christ. Her love of Christ allowed her to lead her family with Faith, Prayer, and Worship. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her husband, kids, grandkids, family, or friends. LaConya remained uplifting and positive until she transitioned to her eternal resting place. She was God fearing, family devoted, determined, and not easily broken.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Laverne Harrington. She leaves to cherish her grandmother, Irene Laneaux, father, Ellie Harrington, husband , Larry Kenny Burks Jr., Eight sons, Marquies ( Juneisses) Simmons, Montez ( Amari) Green , Montrel McGowan, Larry Burks, Lashowan Laneaux, Kyran Laneaux, Mario Burks, and Konner Burks. Two daughters, Larriyah Burks and Honesti Burks. Four brothers, Nick (Shakeisha) Dailey, Ellie ( Yashenma) Laneaux, Stanley Magee Jr., Travis (Madison) Harrington. Three sisters, Venette Saucier, Latoya Johnson, Chelsea Harrington. Five godchildren Jace Laneaux, Larry Lee Jr, Keandra Hudson, Eldrenne Laneaux, Rene Acker Ill. Three grandchildren, Marquise Simmons Jr, Aubri Green, Josiah Simmons, and a host of family and friends.