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Catherine Burch Obituary

Catherine Marie Burch, 73, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Mrs. Burch was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandsons and cherished by her husband.

Mrs. Burch is survived by her husband of 52 years, Edward Allen Burch, two children Jeffrey Allen Burch (Gretchen), Emily Marie Crocker (Champ), one sister, Donna Marie Essary, four grandsons, Jasper Allen Burch, Ryder Allen Burch, Henry Francis Crocker and Charles Edward Crocker. Mrs. Burch was preceded in death by her mother and father Hugh and Elizabeth Essary, one sister, Barbara Heffner.

The visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in the chapel at Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Dec. 4, 2023.

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Paul M Nick

December 5, 2023

Jo and I went to the Shrine of St Padre Pio to pray for your family and her soul. We are so sorry we couldn“t be there with you and your family.

Diane Davis Smith

December 4, 2023

Sending prayers and love -Diane Davis Smith-many fond memories!!!

Carole Lusk

December 4, 2023

Ed and family so sorry for the loss of your dear wife Catherine. Prayers for your family. Carole & Richard Lusk

John Bomer

December 4, 2023

Sorry for your loss Eddie.

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

December 3, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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