Josephine Burchett

Fannie Josephine 'Josie' Burchett was born on October 28, 1917, near Warwick, OK, and departed this life on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, in Chandler, OK, at the age of 93. Josie, the daughter of Russell and Nancy Katherine (Henson) Duncan, was a long-time resident of Chandler. She married Curtis Nelson Burchett on May 2, 1936, at Warwick, OK. Josie was a homemaker, worked with her husband in the county store and was a very avid gardener and was of the Baptist faith. Her parents, husband, one son, Carl Burchett, four sisters, and two brothers preceded Josie in death. Survivors include, three sons & daughters-in-law, Eugene & Frankie Burchette of Meeker, OK, Glen & Helen Burchett of Cypress, TX, Jerry & Dora Burchett of Chandler, OK, one daughter & son-in-law,Fern & Ray Helm of Lagrange, TX, one daughter-in-law, Doris Burchett of Lexington, OK, one sister & brother-in-law, Betty & John Groillo of Enid, OK, one brother & sisiter-in-law, Lindy & Betty Duncan of Coweta, OK, one brother-in-law, Glen Newell of Idaho, 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, other relatives & many friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 2:00 P.M., at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Chandler, burial will follow at Rossville Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.