Dorothy "Tea'" Burch

Dorothy "Tea'" Burch of Berryville, Arkansas was born on February 6, 1922 in San Vicente, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, daughter of Everisto and Geneva Benavides. She departed this life on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 96 years of age. She was a housewife and the "Matriarch" of the Maverick Supply, she attended the United Baptist Church, she belonged to the Order of Eastern Star Christian Women's Club, Quilting Club and Home Demonstration Club. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Maria and her husband Frank Whiteside; son, Jack and his wife Delinda, son, Gene; close family friend, Robb McDaniel, grandchildren Shaun, Anna, Ali, Andria and Alicia, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her caregivers, family and friends, all who she loved dearly. On April 29, 1940 she was united in marriage with William Dee Burch Jr., who also precedes her in death. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant sons, Frank Burch, James Burch and Juan Burch. There will be a private family service held at a later date. Memorial donations can be sent to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, Ark. 72762, www.nwacircleoflife.com/donatesupport/ or to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72203-9984 www.giving.archildrens.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2018.