Dorcas came to know her Lord and Savior on August 12, 1990, at Calvary Baptist Church in Warren, AR. She was a beautiful person who loved her Lord Jesus Christ. She met the love of her life at a young age and we often said, ''there were few women who loved their husband as she loved her Buck.'' She made many friends throughout her lifetime with the gift of never meeting a stranger and always wearing that beautiful smile. Dorcas was a 1976 graduate of Drew Central High School where she was the Pirate Queen, FFA Sweetheart and cheerleader. She loved her work on the pipeline working with her husband, and often making lifelong friends from the states they worked. To know Dorcas was to love her. She adored her son, Brandon, and his wife, Mandy, and her grandsons. She took great pride and dearly loved her whole family. She was known as the ''favorite aunt'' and Mamaw D. She was funny, loved to laugh, and tell jokes. She always enjoyed listening to her brother's jokes, funny stories, and cutting up at any event. She truly loved and lived life to the fullest. Christmas was always special to her always making sure everyone had a present. It was always her goal to make sure everyone was happy, and always there for anything we needed. She was truly the matriarch of our family of 51. Dorcas loved camping, hunting, traveling, sunning on the beach, and having fun times with her sisters, sisters-in-law, and bestie, Tressia Donaldson, her best friend for many years. Dorcas will be missed tremendously by her husband, son, family, and all of those who were fortunate to know her. She was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was a born-again believer that knew heaven was her home. Dorcas fought a courageous battle with cancer and never dreamed of giving up.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by twin boys, Doyle Alan, Jr. and Michael Allen; and a daughter, Laci Kay Burton. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Doyle Allen (Buck) Burton of Green Hill; one son, Brandon Burton and wife Mandy of Lake Charles, LA; three grandsons, Trevor, Ty and Hunter Burton; two brothers, Mike Strickland and wife Susie of Monticello and Scott Strickland and wife Lisa of Fountain Hill; three sisters, Regina Wilson and husband David of Wilmar, Fonda Norris and husband Danny of Warren and Beverly Flemister and husband Jeff of Monticello; two brothers-in-law, Donnie Burton and wife Jorene of Dayton, TX and Robert Burton of Green Hill; three sisters-in-law, Joy Cooper and husband Fred of Monticello, Melinda Loveless and husband Herschel of Possum Valley and Debbie Burton of Green Hill; along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends whom she loved very much.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Brother David Jacks and Brother Rocky Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. There will be a visitation Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the church. Active pallbearers are Trevor Burton, Ty Burton, Hunter Burton, Kyle Poe, Cody Strickland, Dane Loveless, Kipp Flemister and Kevin Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Webb, Bimbo Huskey, Jason Cooper, Zach Strickland, Kerry Norris and Cody Poe. You can sign Dorcas' guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(27)
Jana Wright
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 6, 2022 I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Dorcus. She was always such a sweet lady. My prayers are with you all.Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2022 My prayers go to Dorcas family. So sorry for your loss. I remember being around Dorcas at their house and at church in Coleman when I was a young girl. Beverly, Paula, Fonda, Regina and family I know she will be missed. I will continue to pray for you all.Love,
Pam Leeper
Pamela Jasay Hall
PINE BLUFF, AR Monday, October 3, 2022 To the Burton Family:My prayers are with you all at this time. Dorcas was a long time friend of mine in school. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Pamela Jasay Hall
Janis Wilson Jones
Rogers, AR Sunday, October 2, 2022 Buck and family, so sorry to hear about Dorcus. She was a sweet soul. She is really going to be missed. I am keeping you in my prayers and will get down to see you soon. Love to you and Brandon.Janis Wilson Jones
Billy and Cathy Wilson
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, October 1, 2022 Buck and Brandon we're so sorry for the loss of Dorcas. She was a Great Friend and always will be remembered as being so friendly. Always had a smile and loved to laugh. We know Dorcas will be missed. But know She has a huge Smile on her face now. She's with Family . No more pain. And with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And I'm certain She's having the time of her Eternal Life.Cheryl Collins
Monticello, AR Friday, September 30, 2022 We were saddened to hear of Dorcas' passing. She was a wonderful person. We extended our sympathy and prayers. May God's peace and love comfort you during this time.Willie James Stanley
Cheryl Collins
CHERYL COLLINS & WILLIE STANLEY
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, September 30, 2022 We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Dorcas. She was a wonderful person. We pray that God will surround you with His love and comfort during this time and forever more.Cheryl Collins and Willie Stanley
Barbara Burton
Lake Waccamaw, NC Friday, September 30, 2022 Buck,I am sorrowed by the news of Darcus's passing. She always made me feel like part of the family and kept me informed of family events. My love for you and Brandon as you grieve your loss.
Barbara (Brian‘a Wife)
Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Friday, September 30, 2022 Fonda I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Friday, September 30, 2022 I am sorry, been Friends since Grade School. PrayersKent Davis
Maumelle, AR Friday, September 30, 2022 I am so sorry, been friends since Grade School. PrayersVickie Hickam McCall
Rison, AR Friday, September 30, 2022 Buck, Brandon and family, and extended family.I am so sorry for your loss. Dorcas was always such a sweet soul. I know she will be missied by you all. My heart goes out to you all along with my prayers!! Love Vickie
Chasity Reep
Rye, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 To Buck, Brandon, family and friends - I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet Dorcas. She was a wonderful person that dearly loved God, her family and friends. I have many wonderful memories of her. A few that come to mind is her laugh…oh she had a great laugh and a beautiful smile!! And, when she loved, she loved hard!! I pray that God wraps his arms around each one of you and gives you all comfort and peace not only today, but all the days to come. You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.Donna Mann Lytle
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 To all the family of Dorcus, Im so very sorry for your loss. I know this was not expected and that makes it that much harder. We all were just sure she would beat the cancer and I know she worked hard towards that. Its so sad when our loved ones go. We have to turn to God. for comfort. Thats how we cope. My sincere condolences, DonnaGail Burton
Searcy, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss. Dorcas always had a smile for everyone and was loved by so many. Prayers for all. Love you all ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏Michelle
Benton, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Dorcas is someone that I will never forget... I have fond memories of her from a very young age at Mamaw's house. As we got older I moved to Wisconsin and I didn't see everyone much but no matter how much time passed, she made it seem like yesterday when you would see her. Like you never lost any time. She was always so easy and fun to talk to. Sharing stories about old times and catching up... She will be missed. I loved her and I will cherish the last few memories I had with her and I am so glad we were all able to spend that time together!Karen Wiscaver
Kingsland, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Buck and family all of you are in my prayers. I know one day we will be seeing our loved ones again with joy in our hearts at the sight of them.Wanda Cater Pierce
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Dear Family, my heart is breaking for all of you. I met Dorcas when she and her family moved to our community, Coleman. She and Mike were in my class. We became friends and spent a lot of time together through school. I was proud to call her my friend. Through the years we laughed and cried together, shared secrets and dreams. She loved her family very much. She will be missed but heaven is much sweeter.Ed and Jane Ann Nichols
Temple, TX Thursday, September 29, 2022 Dear Beverly and Strickland and Burton families,So sorry for your loss. May our Lord of comfort, grace and peace be with you during this difficult time.
Our love and prayers are with you. Ed and Jane Ann
Annette Watson
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Prayers for this precious family. Dorcas had such a sweet spirit about her. She will be greatly missed by her family and her church family. Knowing her was a true blessing.Annette Watson
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Prayers for this precious family. Dorcas had such a sweet spirit about her. She will be greatly missed by her family and her church family. Knowing her was a true blessing.Jo Calhoun
Wilmar, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 To family I loved Dorcus like a sister. I have to believe that God knew something we didn’t know and he took Dorcus to keep her and buck from being hurt again and having to live through all the pain that she dealed with Dorcus was so strong she had high hopes we have to remember that she never gave up she wanted all us to be as strong as she was. Brandon she loved you Mandy and boys so much she could talk for hours about her boys. Buck she worried more about you than she did herself she loved you so. I’m here if ever y’all need me for anything we will cherish her memories and she will live on in our hearts.BARBARA NEWTON
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I AM PRAYING FOR ALL THE FAMILY. SHE WILL BE MISSED.Cheryl Hutchens
Bearden, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 I was so very sad to hear the news of Dorcas’ passing. I have fond memories of her from the years our husbands worked construction for J.P. Price, and we wives became friends. She was such a sweet person, and beautiful inside and out.My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve. May the loving God of all comfort be with you and sustain your every need.
Donna Sperling Branscum
Clinton, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Dorcas was a sweet friend from our young years. My condolences to the family.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Burton and Strickland FamilyWe are very sorry for your great loss . You have our prayers and thoughts.
James and Kathy
Trudy Tucker Carrington
Rowlett, TX Thursday, September 29, 2022 Bucky and Family,I am saddened at hearing of Dorcas's passing. I pray that God will surround you all with angels to ease your pain and guide you through this journey. I remember Dorcas fondly, she always had a smile and time for family. Continued prayers and love.
Trudy