Edna Marie "Sissy" Wathen Burch
October 19, 1940 ~ September 16, 2020
Edna Marie Wathen Burch, “Sissy”,79 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 16, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on October 19, 1940 in Loveville, MD and was the daughter of the late Dorothy Gertrude Wathen and George Holland Wathen. Sissy was the loving wife of the late Joseph Franklin Burch, Sr. who proceeded her in death on February 12, 2000. She is survived by her companion David Farrell of Avenue, MD; sons Raymond A. Burch of Mechanicsville, MD, Joseph Burch, Jr. of Avenue, MD, 5 grandchildren; Joseph Franklin Burch, III, Brian Anthony Burch, Shayne Matthew Burch, Susan Marie Burch and Theresa Carolina Burch, and 1 great grandchild. As well as her siblings; Bernard A. Wathen of Mechanicsville, MD, George Holland Wathen, Jr of Welcome, MD.
She was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. Sissy graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and was a Business office manager at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for 49 years, retiring in 2007.
Sissy loved flower gardens, yard sales, cooking, canning tomatoes and cucumbers. In addition, she loved bluegrass music.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 10:00 Am to 11:00 Am in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD; where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM with Father John Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Morganza, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Grant Garcia, Paul Techer, Alex Pickrelli, Mike Wathen, Harold Jefferies, and Wayne Johnson.
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To all of Sissy’s Family: We are so saddened at Sissy’s passing. When she got her driver’s license she would drive us to Hill’s store and buy us ice cream. We were so proud to sit in the front seat of Uncle George’s brand new car as she drive us. She used to polish our finger nails and brush our hair. We are so sorry she had to go through so much in the past several years with her illness. Raymond, you were such a blessing and so good to your mother. We admire you for the loving care you took of her. We know she is at rest and at peace in God’s hands now. Ruth Joy Coombs/Betty Joy Thomas
So very sorry to read of Sissy’s passing. She has suffered over the years with such courage and hope. I was blessed to visit with her at the hospital on several occasions taking communion. Her conversation and memory of days gone by were amazing as was the love of her devoted son, Raymond. He stood by her side never wavering. May God be with you and those who loved her in this time of sorrow.
Edna was a classmate and true friend. I still remember her giggling at all things funny. I visited her in the hospital last year and met her son, so glad I did. My condolences to all.
I am so sorry to hear of Edna’s passing.. She was my
supervisor for many years at St Mary’s Hospital. There she worked tirelessly for 48 years in service to our community.
Edna was devoted to her family, and was a kind, loving friend to all she knew. I am grateful to have known her.
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Burch’s passing. She was my supervisor at St. Mary’s Hospital during a summer work program thru St. Mary’s Ryken. She was my first “boss” and she was patient and kind and so very good to me. I remember her so fondly. Condolences to all of the family.
Jay and family , Sorry wasn’t able to get off for service, so sorry for all the pain you are going thru our thoughts and prayers are with you hold your head up high and hold tight to all your younger memories with your dad and mom & to Raymond sorry to hear of your mothers /Aunt Edna’s passing my condolences to you. To the rest of the Burch family I send my condolences and to Bun and George.
Luv Jay Ree Ree & family
Rest in peace Edna.