Vola Sue Burcham

"Some of us will make tiny ripples and others will send waves crashing, but each one will change the surface of the water forever."

Vola Sue Ussery Burcham of Marion, Alabama passed away July 11, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born in Perryville, Arkansas on September 24, 1933 to the late Frank Ussery and Ruth Rogers Ussery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Burcham and sister, Betty Falkenberg.

She is survived by her children: Michael Burcham(Julie), Amy Vasquez(Francisco), Beth Sabo(Bill); grandchildren: Francisco Vasquez, Jr(Kirsten), Victor Vasquez, Eva Painter(Mickey), Spencer Sabo, Annie Sabo, Zachary Burcham; great-grandchildren: Lily Painter, Micah Painter, Emma Vasquez, Rainne Vasquez and Mila Vasquez.

A celebration of life will be at Marion Methodist Church on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service.

She will be laid to rest at Perryville Ragsdale Cemetery in Perryville, Arkansas at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Project Horseshoe Farm - 311 Washington Street, Marion Alabama 36756 or Perryville Ragsdale Cemetery 1303 F St. Perryville, Arkansas 72126.