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Aslean Richburg 1930-2026

Asiean Richburg

WARREN - Aslean "Lean" Jackson Richburg, 96, of Warren, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at her home, following a brief illness.

She was born July 14, 1930, in Luverne, Alabama, the daughter of Willie Jackson and Armiller Bennett-Johnson.

Aslean was employed with Packard Electric, retiring in 1991.

She was the oldest founding member of the Progressive Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Jacqueline Richburg-Ingram of Buffalo, New York, Valerie J. Alexander of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Jeniece M. Richburg Howard of Warren; one stepson, Michael Pearson of Warren; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Elder James Johnson; three sons, Willie R., James A. and Andre R. Richburg; three sisters; two step-sisters and six step-brothers.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Monument of Faith Church of God in Christ, with calling hours from 10 to 11 a.m.

Burial will take place at Pineview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home.

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