Jeanne worked at the Butler Glass Plant, Nevada Habilitation Center, and opened her own beauty salon
in Rich Hill for a time. In her 40’s, she decided to go to college and pursue a nursing degree. She
attended Longview Community College and Fort Scott Community College’s nursing program. After
becoming a Registered Nurse, she worked at local nursing homes supporting the elderly and disabled of
her community, often as Charge Nurse. She loved helping others.
In 2001, her husband Jim passed away. She remarried Duane Burton on August 31, 2014 and they
enjoyed 11 years of companionship together.
Jeanne was not afraid to try new things and create art in many forms. She loved music and had a
beautiful singing voice. She developed a skill for oil painting and gifted many of her paintings to those
she loved. She was an avid fisherman and card player. She loved to crochet. And in recent years, found
a passion for professional football (or at least the Chiefs).
Jeanne’s greatest gift was her love for people and being able to connect with anyone. She could be
described as a social butterfly that enjoyed laughter and the sharing of her spirit with anyone around.
She was courageous in her desire to spread the love of the Lord to all in her presence. She never shied
away from any topic concerning her faith and wanted to exemplify her love of Jesus Christ by how she
lived and how she loved her family and friends. She was baptized unto the Lord and attended the Rich
Hill Community of Christ Church and the Rich Hill Christian Church.
Jeanne is survived by her husband Duane Burton, Rich Hill MO, son Jeffery (Susan) Doty, Ballard MO,
daughter-in-law Michelle (James) Doty, Rich Hill MO, stepchildren Andrew (Stephanie) Burton, Hamel IL,
Nicole (Scott) Yankey, Belleville IL, and Anne (Jarrett) Ceglinski, Trenton IL.
Her 8 grandchildren: LaTasha Moore, Zach Doty, Amber Caylor, Ezekiel Doty, Jennifer Doty, Karin
Simmons, Michael Simmons, Rebekah Calvert; and 16 great-grandchildren;
Klayton Moore, Hunter Doty, Johnathan Caylor, Joshua Caylor, Jonas Caylor, Jordan Caylor, Rowan
Goodyear-Doty, Jacob Simmons, Isaac Simmons, Ronnie Brown, Harper Brown, Ann Calvert, Lucas
Burton, Kinsley Yankey, Kennedy Yankey, and Hannah Ceglinski
And many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jeanne was preceded in death by parents Ralph and Darlene Nation, husband Jim Doty, son James Doty,
and sister Mary Swarnes.
Services are at Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, MO.
Visitation will be held Thursday January 8, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Service will be Friday January 9, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Internment to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Rich Hill, MO
