Linda Burchett 1947 - 2020
Linda Marie Burchett, 73, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Linda was born March 17, 1947, in Findlay, to the late Edward "Eddie" and Marcella "Sally" (Zechman) Riffle. On June 27,1969, she married Richard Burchett who preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1992.
Linda was a graduate of Findlay High School. She enjoyed scrap booking, fishing, cooking and her cooking gadgets.
She is survived by three children, Melanie "Mel"" (Daniel) Parker of Mc Comb, Angela "Angie" (Charles "Chuck") Franks, of Shreve and Tysha (Donald) Cheney of Findlay; ten grandchildren, Brandie (John ) Stebbins of Toledo, Meriagh Bailey of McComb, Demeatric Bailey of McComb, Xaiver (Nancy) Bailey of Findlay, Darrien Lim of Wisconsin, Ashley (Dave ) Nolen of Arcadia, Jessica (Jesse) Dulaney of New Regal, Adryenne (Solomon) Weihrauch of Ada, Zachary Cheney of Findlay and Alyssa Cheney of Findlay; 17 great-grandchildren, brother, Steve (Teresa) Riffle of Circleville and sister, Kristie (Jim) Phipps of Findlay.
She is preceded in death by a still born baby boy, Patrick Burchett and a brother, Edward ""Butch"" Riffle.
Graveside services will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made in care of Chiles - Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton Chapel, 239 S. Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio 45817.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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