lawanda burke, retired florist, , son barry of tuscaloosa, alabama, purchased home in 1989 long-time owners dudley family. 2-year renovation of home completed burkes @ time included installation of commercial grade central heat , air system, removal of old roof , installation of new roof shingles, structural foundation restoration, automatic driveway gate, construction of carriage house storage , car parking behind home, storm windows, interior paint, historically correct exterior lighting fixtures , historically victorian correct pink , rose accent paint (the house green). national register of historic places marker added near front door burkes. tapestry custom sewn lawanda burke visible in front window of parlor room. lawanda burke filled home period correct antiques , resided in home.
lawanda burke died of complications of cancer in home in 1992. home became owned solely barry burke , married karen keith of meridian in home on march 28, 1992. barry burke sold home in 1993 upon moving atlanta, georgia.
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