
Carole Burchett
Mrs. Burchett had a strong commitment to civic causes. In 1965, the young couple were residing in Atlanta, GA while Dr. Burchett was completing his internship. At that time, she was working as a very young charge nurse in the recovery room of a private hospital that was forced to desegregate. After most of the recovery room staff walked out because they would not care for African-American patients, Mrs. Burchett came to find several patients left on stretchers in a hallway. She famously said, "We are going to take care of all people," and proceeded to run and staff the recovery 24/7 for several weeks with the help of single aid.
This civic commitment followed her through a tour as an Air Force officer's wife in California during the Vietnam War and to Morehead, Kentucky where Dr. Burchett began his private practice in 1972. In Morehead, Mrs. Burchett was a principal leader of the League of Women Voters sponsorship of the constitutional amendment to reform the Kentucky judiciary. Mrs. Burchett continued her involvement in the League of Women Voters until her death. During this time, she also received a psychology degree summa cum laude from Morehead State University.
A strong faith compelled Mrs. Burchett to also be a steadfast member of Faith Presbyterian church in Morehead where she served in every lay role for many years.
Mrs. Burchett was also a legendary cook and housekeeper. She orchestrated countless wonderful meals for family, friends, civic organizations and her church. She is perhaps best known for maintaining the old Horbach family cookie recipe known as Grandma Ruthie Cookies which are a coveted chocolate, chocolate-chip classic.
The Burchetts lived in Morehead until 2005 when the couple permanently relocated to Southern Shores, NC. While enjoying retirement at the Outer Banks, the couple traveled extensively with trips around the globe.
Mrs. Burchett was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Joyce O'Connor Koch. Mrs. Burchett is survived by her husband, Troy Lincoln Burchett; her children Stephen Burchett and Suzanne Burchett; and her grandchildren Troy Lincoln Burchett, II and Anne Witten Burchett.
The family will have a life celebration scheduled in the early Spring.
Memorials may be directed to the Don and Katherine Bryan Cultural Series or the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.
Published on January 23, 2019
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Jan 28, 2019

Carole was such a gracious lady and full of life. She always welcomed friends and was there when anyone needed help. My condolences to her loving family.




Jan 26, 2019




