1929
2014
Doris "Darcy" Burghard, age 85
Mrs. Doris "Darcy" Brixey Burghard, age 85 of Mountain Home passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 in Little Rock. She was born April 11, 1929 in Enid, Oklahoma to Frank and Ethel Jackson. She married Bobby Lee Brixey in 1950 until his passing in 1989. She later married Joseph Burghard who passed way in 2010.
She was a member of the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. Darcy was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and many other clubs. Before retirement she owned several small businesses in the Gassville area including the Starlite Drive-In and Roller Rink, North Arkansas Fence & Iron Company and two Diet Centers.
She is survived by 2 sons: Dwight Lee(Mahala) Brixey of Cheyenne, WY and Mountain Home and Ronald Ray Brixey of Mountain Home; 2 granddaughters: Christian Brixey Cherek of Cheyenne, WY and Cortney Brixey Stinnett of Friendswood, TX and 3 great grandchildren: Arden Cherek, Evan Cherek and Drew Stinnett.
Visitation will be from noon until 9 PM Monday, May 12 at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6-8 PM. A funeral service, conducted by Dr. Fred Taylor will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 13 at Roller Funeral Home. A private interment will be held in Gassville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the National Parkinson Foundation are requested. www.parkinsons.org.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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May 14, 2014
JRM
To Dwight and Ronald may the love of friends and family carry you through your time of bereavement while you lean on the God of all comfort” 2 Cor 1:3 for your strength and relief.
May 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Please know that God is your comfort and support during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
May 12, 2014
Connie Pace
I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother.....she was a sweet lady!
May 12, 2014
Bridget Bean
Like so many of us who grew up in the Twin Lakes area I remember Darcy as an exceptional lady. She and Bob and the Starlight Drive In gave us many special memories. She will be cherished forever by all of us for the wonderful childhood memories. Blessings to the entire family in this time of loss.
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