Deborah Lee Burcham, 61, of Proctorville, Ohio entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on
Friday, October 30, 2020. She was the loving wife of 43 years to Stephen Dale Burcham. She
was born May 24, 1959 daughter of Rosa Lowe of Proctorville, Ohio and the late Hubert George
Lowe. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Margery “Betty”
Elizabeth Burcham. She graduated Fairland High School in 1977. In her early career, Debbie
worked at the State Treasurer's Office processing sales tax returns and went on to establish
with her husband Stephen their accounting practice in Huntington, WV and worked the daily
operations for the past 39 years. In addition to her husband Stephen and her mother Rose,
Debbie is survived by two daughters, Jodi (Evan) Hall of Proctorville, OH and Jessica (Jared)
Fox of Huntington, WV; she was affectionately known as “Mimi” to her four grandchildren that
she adored, Isla and Elora Hall, and Thomas and Ella Fox; brother Bobby (Pam) Lowe of
Corning, AR; father-in-law Dale (Brenda) Burcham; brothers-in-law Scott (Cathy) Burcham;
Shawn (Angie) Burcham; sister-in-law Margie Burcham; special aunt Jean Street and numerous
nieces and nephews, family and friends. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family. She has
always been a bright light of giving for everyone around her. She loved to share that light
through cooking, feeding her family and friends as a symbol of communion and nourishment.
She and Stephen traveled to many football games over the years to cheer for the Ohio State
Buckeyes. She was also a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, loved to garden and bird watch. Debbie will be remembered for being a
selfless and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. In lieu of flowers, and in
honor of Debbie’s love of the performing arts, the family would request a contribution to a
permanent dance scholarship at 4th Avenue Arts Performing Arts Center. This scholarship will
be awarded annually, in honor of Debbie, to a student who would otherwise be unable to study
the arts. Donations can be mailed to 1030 4th Avenue, Huntington WV 25701 or electronically at
www.4thavenuearts.org. Funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by Rev. Dwayne Shugert with visitation being held from 5 to 7 p.m. also at the funeral home. Private burial will take place Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
