Terry Renee Burleigh

1981 ∼ 2009

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Terry Renee Burleigh, 27, of Orange, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 3, 2009, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Burkheimer of Community Church. Burial will follow at Dorman Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.

Terry was born on June 25, 1981 in Beaumont, Texas. She was the daughter of Gerald and Sheila Doyle Burleigh. She was a 2004 graduate of Lamar University in Beaumont.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Bert DeMary; and uncle, John Burleigh.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Gerald and Sheila Burleigh of Orange; grandfather, Jessie Doyle of Mauriceville; brothers, Shane Burleigh of Liberty, Eric Burleigh and his wife Dawn of Orangefield; aunt, Molly Burleigh of Orange; and nephew and niece, Troy Wright and Stormi Wright.

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Anonymous April 9, 2009

My heart is saddened to read about the passing of Terry. Our son, Troy, passed from this life in 1991 at the age of 18. May you find comfort and strength in knowing that you are in the hearts and thoughts of those who love you. May God;s loving hand to##imported-begin##Lynda Stockotn##imported-end##

Anonymous April 3, 2009

Terry.... My fondest memory of you was in Elementary School. You were always so sweet, caring, and angelic. I know that you have left your mark here on this earth. May you forever rest in peace. You will be missed.... Christine.##imported-begin##Christine LaPointe##imported-end##

Anonymous April 3, 2009

I knew Terry from MDA camp. She always had fun. One memory I have of her is when it was my last year at camp they were trying to get her on the ropes course. She said only if Karen did because she knew I was not going to do the course. I got talked into d##imported-begin##Karen Derx##imported-end##

Anonymous April 3, 2009

I am so sorry for the loss of Terry. Her spirit, her heart, her willingness to serve is what I remember most about her. She was one of my favorite students and from her I learned what courage and dedication truly were. She will be missed by many. My praye##imported-begin##Lou Reeves##imported-end##

Anonymous April 2, 2009

Dear Gerald and Shelia, Words cannot express our sympathy to you both for your loss. Our children are our hearts. Our family prays that you will find peace knowing that Terry is at rest. May God comfort you in knowing that she is in a better place. T##imported-begin##Gloria & Chester Moore##imported-end##

Anonymous April 2, 2009

We we blessed to have known and attended school with Terry. What an inspiration she was to all that met her. She always had a positive attitude and smile on her face. We will truly miss her, but know God has received one special angel.##imported-begin##Chris and Kristina Baggett##imported-end##

Anonymous April 2, 2009

I too graduated high school with Terry. Most of us that graduated in 1999 went to school at Orangefield starting in Kindergarten. We were all pretty close because it was such a small class. We have lost many classmates so quickly. We will only be cele##imported-begin##Raelyn Ramour Croley##imported-end##

Anonymous April 2, 2009

I worked with Terry at Wal-Mart. She was such an awesome young lady. No matter how hectic Garden Center got she always had a smile on her face. She made sure that she said hi to everyone and made a point to ask how they were doing. She will be deeply ##imported-begin##Dereck & Courtnie White##imported-end##

Anonymous April 2, 2009

Terry was a friend of mine from MDA camp. I send my deepest sympathy to her family- she will be missed by all of us and loved forever.##imported-begin##Angela Wrigglesworth##imported-end##

Anonymous April 1, 2009

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are extended to Terry's family. A beautiful and loving light has truly left this earth, but please know that the skies will shine brighter with her presence in Heaven. We have known Terry through her sister-in-law##imported-begin##Sue and Scott Randolph##imported-end##

Anonymous April 1, 2009

Dearest Jerry, Sheila & family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's Light shine upon you and comfort you always!##imported-begin##Linda & George Crawford##imported-end##

Anonymous April 1, 2009

May God bless you all during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you. We are sending our deep felt thoughts and prayers to heal your pain. Such a vibrant soul that has left an everlasting imprint on our lives forever. We love you all dearly and miss##imported-begin##Jeremy,Lori & Addison Burleigh##imported-end##

Anonymous April 1, 2009

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Burleigh family, Terry's friends, and distant relatives. I was blessed that even though I lived in Saint Louis, after knowing Terry for 13 years, she would always stop what she was doing to make time to drive ##imported-begin##David Tomerlin##imported-end##