Doris Jean Burchett

Doris J. "Jean" Burchett, age 81, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Sunday morning, August 10, 2014 at Brookhaven Nursing Center in Brookville, OH, following a lengthy illness. Born May 9, 1933 in Lee County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Rex L. & Ruth Elizabeth (Seale) Pendleton. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of New Lebanon and was a faithful teacher of young children for many years. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by husband Edwin P. "Paul" Burchett whom she married March 21, 1953: children Roger Allen Burchett & wife Beverly of Dothan, AL; Edwin Paul Burchett, Jr & wife Becki of Clayton, OH; and Carolyn Ann Sauer & husband Mark of New Lebanon: 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren: sisters Velma Evelyn Ferrell of Beavercreek, OH; and Mary Ellen Skidmore of West Alexandria, OH: brothers Garland Cecil Pendleton of Cincinnati, OH; and Roger Lee Pendleton of Orlinda, TN. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the First Baptist Church - 335 S. Church St. - New Lebanon. Pastor James Whorton presiding. Friends may call on the family from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria; and at the Church one hour prior to services on Thursday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Burial Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Doris Jean Burchett please visit our Sympathy Store.

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