Obituary for Sylvia Upchurch (Barton)
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.
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.