DONNA JEAN BURCH

Donna Jean Burch, age 85, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully at North Kansas City Hospital on August 1, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, in Mt. Zion Cemetery, 575 Zion Dr., Lynn Creek, Missouri 65052.

Donna was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 8, 1938, the daughter of Dewey Russell and May Bell Walburn. Shortly after graduating high school, she met the love of her life, James D. Burch and together they were blessed with eight children, James, Jean, Ruby, Marsha, Kevin, John, Dawn, and Paula. Donna loved doing many things like reading, puzzles, watching the Perry Mason show, and spending time outdoors watching mother nature and the animals. She loved her family and friends, adoring every minute with them.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and May Russell; her loving husband of 50 years James D. Burch; daughter, Paula Chavez; grandson, Zeb Craig; brother, Dewey Russell, Jr.; sister, Evelyn Anderson; and son in-law, David Bolan.

She is survived by her children, James Burch, Jr. (Jesica), Jean Bolan, Ruby Bradley, Marsha Harshner (Arvel), Kevin Burch, John Burch, and Dawn Schmaltz; 14 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278