Date of birth: 15 May 1941
Date of death: 20 Jan 2022

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Burial Information

Section 01 (Click Here for Section Map)
Cemetery: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Plot: 0972-01
Status: Occupied

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Notes

Obituary

Sylvia Barton Upchurch, affectionately known as "Dat Dat" to family and friends, died on January 20, 2022.

Sylvia was born May 15, 1941 to Earl and Zera Barton. She married the love of her life Walter (Buddy) Upchurch over 60 years ago and was his constant companion until his death in 2007.

She is survived by children Sandra Upchurch Cothran, Melissa Upchurch, and Pam Upchurch her daughter in law. She is also survived by her grandchildren and her 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Bubba Barton, son Steve Upchurch, and son-in-law Brad Cothran.

Memorials can be made to the Jennifer Sterling Brown Animal Rescue or the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be from Southern Funeral Home in Lexington, MS on Sunday, January 23, from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. with a graveside service following at 3:00 p.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington, MS.

The Holmes County Herald (Lexington, MS)
January 27, 2022, vol. 64, no. 4, pg. 2

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Family Members

Parents
Earl Clarence Barton
1913–1980

Zera Swinney Barton
1921–2002

Siblings
Clarence Earl "Bubba" Barton
1947–2021

Spouse
Walter Levi "Buddy" Upchurch, III
1941–2007

Children
Steven "Steve" Upchurch
1960–2021

Sandra Upchurch Cothran
Living

Melissa Upchurch
Living

Pam Upchurch
Living

More information, family relationships, and images may be found by CLICKING HERE (external link)

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