DeMarest M. Burroughs Obituary (1965

DeMarest Marion Burroughs, age 58, peacefully transitioned on May 17, 2024 at the VNA Hospice of Greater Philadelphia, PA, after a long courageous battle with cancer. As she transitioned from this life to the next, her loving family was close by her side. She was born on August 8,1965 to the late Stanley Hayes Sr. and Marion Burroughs. In addition to her parents, DeMarest was preceded in death by her brother Martin Burroughs and sister Marlo Burroughs.DeMarest was a lifelong Philadelphia resident, a graduate of Overbrook High School, and an employee of the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems where she dedicated years of service as a Surgical Material Handler.She simply loved to help people and she spent her life doing just that for many of her family and friends. She provided a loving environment and a superior level of care. In her free time, she enjoyed being outdoors and even took a memorable trip to Las Vegas. DeMarest loved music, dancing and being the center of attention and being the life of the party. DeMarest was a tough, feisty, strong-willed woman who had much love and always put others before herself. Family members left to cherish precious memories of her are three nephews, Shalee Bryant, Jamar Summers of Philadelphia Pa., and DeVante Famble of Shelby, NC, two sisters, "Baby Sister" Nicole (Jeffery) Baxter of Shelby, NC, and Victoria L. Walker, Philadelphia, PA, three brothers, Antonio Burroughs, Stanley Hayes Jr., and Allen Stacey Hayes, all of Philadelphia Pa., two dear nieces, Shakira Burroughs Newman, "My baby" Mercedes Joy Baxter of Shelby, NC. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends to mourn her passing.Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Friday, May 31, 2024 from 12pm to 1pm at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 2239 S 3rd Street Phila., PA 19148. Homegoing Service will begin at 1pm at the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial private. Donations in her name can be made to VNA Hospice of Greater Philadelphia, 501 South 54th Street, 5th Floor, Phila., PA 19143. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Visitation for Relatives and friends Friday, May 31, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Home Going Services Friday, May 31, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC. 2237-41 South Third St. Philadelphia PA 19148 US (215) 334-1578 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578