Jocella Jean Burgoon, 88, of Russells Point, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 26, 2017, at Heartland of Bellefontaine.
She was born in Bellefontaine on June 15, 1928, to the late Homer C. Insley and Mary M. Tillman Insley Burkhalter. Jocella married Donald V. Burgoon on Oct. 6, 1950, in Columbus and he preceded her in death in 1967.
Jocella attended Lutheran churches throughout her life. A registered nurse, Jocella worked many years at DAB and retired as the shop RN. She was a member of the Miami Valley Nurses Association and enjoyed making hand-made stuffed lambs.
Jocella is survived by several cousins, Chris Tillman, SuSu Earick, Tim Tillman, Ray Stamm and Leonard Young, all of Bellefontaine; and a niece, Sue Turner of Indiana.
Pastor Richard Cryder conducts a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Bellefontaine Cemetery through arrangements by Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland of Bellefontaine, 221 N. School St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com.