Obituaries 05-22-25

SANDRA VOLKING BURNETT

May 15, 1956-May 17, 2025

A memorial service for Sandra Volking, 69, of Prattville, Ala., will be 
conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 30 from St. Michael & All Angels' 
Episcopal Church, located at 5941 Main St. in Millbrook, Ala.

Born on May 15, 1956 in Phoenix, Ariz., to William and Annette Volking, 
Jr., she was known as Sandy to family and friends, Mom to her children, 
Nanny to her grandchildren and Great Nanny to her three 
great-grandchildren. She was the eldest of nine siblings and her 
residences included Quitman and Prattville.

She was married to her husband, David Burnett of Waynesboro. She had 
three children — Chrissy (Mitchell) Kelly of Quitman, Ryan and Alyssa 
Jackson of Marietta, Ga., and Tyler Jackson of Huntington Beach, Calif. 
— as well as two bonus twin sons in Carlo and Angeloa (Elaina) 
Kibanoff; three stepchildren, Brandy (Drew) Turner, Randi (Justin) 
Stewart and Matt (Kimberly) Burnett; grandchildren Lawson and Rosie 
Burnett; and great-grandchildren, Zander, Zayden and Zoie Kelly.

She is survived by her sisters, Lisa (Duane) Glenn of Pass Christian, 
Mary (Kippy) Smith and brother Daniel Cano of Quitman, along with 
numerous cherished nieces and nephews.

Sandy's auburn hair reflected the vibrant spirit within her and she 
often humorously joked she would never go gray. She had a flair for fun 
and loved to dress up for the Kentucky Derby or Mardi Gras, never 
without her bedazzled fascinator and sequin gown.

A registered nurse until her retirement, she carried for countless 
patients throughout her career — and countless more as neighbors and 
friends. If medicine couldn't mend it, her cooking surely could. Her 
legendary bacon potato chowder earned her two blue ribbons and captured 
hearts every time it was served.

She had a remarkable talent for hosting, ensuring that every detail was 
tailored to the occasion and making each social gathering unforgettable.

Her love reached beyond her family and career into her spiritual life. A 
devoted member of St. Michael & All Angels' Episcopal Church, she was 
known for her warm smile, inviting nature and tireless involvement. She 
truly never met a stranger and gave the gift of friendship freely.

She died on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Prattville. Family and friends 
celebrate her life and a woman who will be remembered.

CHRISTOPHER DEWAYNE "BIG BOY" SHANKS

Aug. 20, 1997-May 9, 2025

Funeral services for Christopher Dewayne "Big Boy" Shanks, 27, of 
Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from Winchester 
Church of God in Christ, with Superintendent George Fairly officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Aug. 20, 1997, he was a Laborer with Amick Farms.

He died on Friday, May 9, 2025 at University of Alabama Medical Center 
in Mobile, Ala.

He is survived by his children, Kayson Blakeney, Kashton Shanks and 
Akemi Shanks of Waynesboro; his brothers, Anthony "Pooh" Jones of 
Waynesboro and Detrick Pickens of Hattiesburg; his sisters, Kyrasten 
Shanks, Promise Shanks, JaQuashia Jones and Malaija Jones of Waynesboro; 
his mother, Crystal Shanks of Waynesboro; his father and his wife, 
Anthony and Barbara Jones of Waynesboro; and his grandmother, Collie 
Jones of Douglasville, Ga.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his brother and his 
maternal and paternal great-grandparents.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.