Ruth Hawthorne Burchett

Ruth Hawthorne Burchett, age 88, went Home to be with Jesus on March 4, 2023. She lived a long and full life and passed away peacefully at home. She was retired from ABB after 21 years of service. Member of Reese Chapel Church for 61 years. Ruth had a strong faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Preceded in death by first husband, James “Buddy” Hawthorne; son, Jimmie Hawthorne, and grandson, Joseph Hawthorne; brothers, Gordon and Ray Horsley; sister, Venus Bates. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Emmit Burchett, daughter-in-law, Sharon Hawthorne, sons, Tim (Cindy) Hawthorne, Rocky (Debra) Hawthorne, daughter, Joanie (Greg) Behrens; grandchildren, Kevin (Kim) Hawthorne, Amy Hawthorne, Ryan (Ashley) Hawthorne, Nicholas Hawthorne, Jeffrey (Fabiola Peñalba) Hawthorne, Katelyn Hawthorne, Alicia and Micala Behrens; step-daughter, Emma (Rick) Moore; step-grandchildren, Justin Hamilton, Chole (James) Haines, and Emilie Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Kyle Hawthorne, Samantha and Jake Hall, Jordyn Hawthorne, Elliana, Everly, Theodore, and Genevieve Hawthorne; step-grandchildren, Brandon and Olivia; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family will receive friends, Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 2 to 5  p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Monday, March 13, 2023, at 10 a.m., Rev. Timothy Huffman and Pastor Tony Robbins officiating. Interment to follow at Obetz Cemetery. To leave an online condolence please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com