Dessie Burgess Obituary
The passing of Dessie Burgess of Dover, Ohio occurred on June 5, 2026. Dessie, born on August 4, 1933, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnie Cross and Mary Stull Cross; her husband Sherrell Burgess; her daughter Debbie Stephens; and her grandson Cory Herron.
She is survived by: her son James Burgess (Cindy) of Dover; her sisters, Tressie Monigold of Florida, Jean Anderson and Liz Grimes; her grandchildren, Chris Martin (Kate), Ashley Phillipson (JR), Kevin Martin (Kelsey), Derek Burgess (Christina), Josh Burgess, Tara Burgess, Jeremy Herron (Marsha) and Travis Herron (Kim); and her pet Alessio. She is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ at 230 East 4th Street in Dover, Ohio 44622 or to Ohio's Hospice (https://www.ohioshospice.org) at 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.
