Colleen Lee McNamara, age 61, of Galena, Missouri.
Colleen Lee McNamara, age 61, of Galena, Missouri, passed away February 13, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri. She entered this life July 24, 1960, in Somers Point, New Jersey, the daughter of Gerald and Lois (Adams) Burke. Preceding her in death are her parents and a brother, Jeff Adams.
With a loving and caring heart for others, Colleen was always taking care of family and friends. She loved to bake and cook for everyone, and her house was always open to all. Colleen loved her family and her dogs. Colleen’s quick witted, wise, kind with a spunky personality and her love for others will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
Colleen is survived by her husband, together for 38 years, Michael McNamara; two sons: Kenneth and Anthony Burke of Chula Vista, California; two granddaughters: Isabelle and Ravyn Burke; and sister, Sherry Hines of Galena, Missouri.
A celebration of life will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her home. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.


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