In loving memory of Yvonne Marie Burchfield, 74, who passed away on May 7, 2022. She was a faithful, dedicated and loving mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Yvonne was born on September 3, 1947 to Eileen and Sir Walter (“Waldo”) Scott, Jr. in Houston, Texas. She grew up in the Heights and was raised in Emmanuel Baptist Church. After graduating from Reagan High School, she attended the University of Houston. After college, her first job was as an Executive Secretary at Humble Oil, which eventually became ExxonMobil. In 1972, she stopped working to take the most important job as Mom.
Yvonne married Thomas Paul Burchfield on May 21, 1970, going on to have two children, Shelli and Jeff. Yvonne was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs and desires of others, especially her children, before her own. She dedicated her life to being the best mom and she was. Her family always came first and was above all else for her. She was always there for her children and was a role model that they will always look up to. In addition to her family, an animal lover, Yvonne loved to take care of her horses, dogs and cats.
Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God through good times and hard times. She was always smiling and never met a stranger. She was friendly to everyone. She loved children and they loved her. She served in the Children’s Ministry in several churches over the years. Yvonne was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease over twenty years ago, yet never lost her faith, sweetness, joy for her family and upbeat nature. We know she is healed now and in heaven looking over us.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Barbara Domino and Brenda Caswell. She is survived by her daughter, Shelli, and her husband Steve Helms; son, Jeff, and his wife Amy Burchfield. She is also survived by her brother Bryan Scott; grandchildren, Natalie, Courtney, Connor, Garrett, Joshua, Ethan, Evan and Ellie Kate; former husband Paul Burchfield; along with numerous beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association through the Yvonne Burchfield Tribute Page.
A gathering for Yvonne will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A funeral service will occur Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 and a committal service will occur at Memorial Oaks Cemetery immediately after services.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Burchfield family.
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