Doris Jane Burton

ROCKY MOUNT – Doris Jane Burton, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born in Pottawattamie County, IA on August 5, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sammie Woolcott and Hazel Riemersma. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Burton (ret. military); her daughter-in-law, Silvia Burton; her son-in-law, Hank Brown, and her step-son, Rick Hallock.

Doris served her country as a member of the Women’s Army Corps. She was a feisty woman who loved all sports, especially Tarheel basketball.

Doris is survived by her daughters, Hope O’Keef (Bert) of Rocky Mount and Doris Brown of Roanoke Rapids; her son, Michael Burton of Eloy, AZ; her eight grandchildren, and her ten great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Doris’ life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 with Pastor Mike Stamper officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the sanctuary of Arlington Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Doris’ memory to Meals on Wheels, 107 N. Dennis Street, Enfield, NC 27823.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.