Published: April 13, 2021

Doris Okalene Newton Burgess, 87, of Killen, passed away April 12, 2021, at her residence.  She was a retired salesperson for Ken’s Sewing Center, a 1951 graduate of Lexington High School, and a member of Grace Christian Baptist Church. 

Survivors include: 

            Sons:  Tim McCafferty (Libby), Tom McCafferty (Elrhonda) and Greg Burgess (Stephanie)

            Sister:  Carolyn “Boots” Mosley

            Grandchildren:  Erin Miller, Brooke Holt, Celia Burgess, Victoria Burgess, Bryant Burgess,

                                                Whitney Burgess, and Colleen Badon

            Great grandchildren:  Parker Miller, Nola Miller, Helaina Holt, Cora Holt, Benny Burgess,

                                                Jeb Burgess, and Mac Burgess

Preceded in death by:

            Parents:  Norman Dallas Newton, and Blanche Florine Freeman Newton

            Husband:  John Burgess

            Infant daughter:  Tanya Burgess

            Sister:  Jean Kyle, Faye Ozbirn, Delores Kizer, and Mary Sue Newton

Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, April 15, from 9:30am – 11:00am at Greenhill Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00am, in the funeral home chapel with Tim McCafferty, Tom McCaffterty, and Tommy Ruple officiating.  Burial will be in Pettus Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be:  Dax Holt, Matt Burgess, Wes Miller, Bryant Burgess, Ben Neyman, and Van Kizer.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to:  NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) of Huntsville Hospital, and North Alabama Christian Children’s Home.

The family asks that all COVID-19 safety protocols be followed.

Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.