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Velma Buford Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Velma Buford, age 87, born April 15,1928, departed this life February 15, 2016 at Beverly Park Place. She was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1946. She was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Retired from Lakeshore Mental Hospital after many years of dedicated service.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert Buford Sr. and Lessie Buford; sons, Gerald Sr. and Gregory Buford; sisters, Georgia and Edna Buford and Juanita Womble; brothers, Robert Jr. and Robert Buford II; nieces, Shirley Smith, Sylvia Martin, Sandra and Camillia Womble; nephew Jerry Buford; great nephew Ramond Womble; sister-in-law Pearline Buford; sons-in-law, Howard Smith, David Thomas and Joseph Lamar. Survived by daughters: Linda Smith Thomas and Brenda Lamar; sons, Charles (Sherree) and Robert Buford; sisters, Johnnie Davenport and Bobbie Buford; grandchildren: Felisa (Derrick) Trotter, Derrick (Callie) Smith, Justin (Becky) Smith, Javon (Susanna), Jairus and David Lamar, Nathan (Vickie) Lamar, Gedaliah and Talitha Lamar, Gerald Buford Jr., Tammy Jennings, Shavon (Joe) Weaver, Brandon and Cory Buford; 15 great grandchildren; special niece, Joe Ann Buford.
On Friday evening, February 19, 2016, the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm. to 7:00 pm with funeral service to follow at Mount Zion Baptist Church 2714 Brooks Road. Rev. Dr. Johnnie Skinner, Sr. officiating. Interment will be Saturday morning at 11:00 am at New Gray Cemetery where a white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Friday. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD, 1-800-824-8283, www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Velma Buford
March 15, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a blessing to take care of. She had a beautiful family that loved her and was a true example of what family is all about. May God bless each of you and comfort you.
Semetta Coure
February 20, 2016
Felisa and family, you are in my prayers. Just know that God will give you strength and take care of you during this most difficult time.
Jackie Neal
February 20, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss, hold close to everything she taught you! And she'll always be with you! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Tywanda Cade Williams
February 19, 2016
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Keeping your family lifted up in prayer.
cheryl Peterman
February 19, 2016
Condolences to the Buford family
shirley bates
February 19, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Love y'all. Shirley Bates.
Lacquicia
February 19, 2016
I am sorry to here the passing of Aunt Velma. Wish I could be there during your time of bereavement. I send to you all my prayers and that God will give you all the strength during this time. Love you, Lacquicia
Debra Agnew and Family
February 19, 2016
May your memories of your loved one bring comfort always. You are in our prayers.
February 19, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you all. Even in times like this, God provides grace and mercy for us.
Veronica Andrews & Family
Lana K. McDonald
February 19, 2016
Condolences to the Buford family for the loss of your beloved mother (as a daughter, sister, granny, aunt, friend or whomever Sister Buford served you in her lifetime). Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. May you be consoled by the outpouring of God's love surrounding you. Please know we are praying for all of you during this time of mourning. With love
Lawonda Allmon
February 19, 2016
Sorry for your loss Felisa, love you
February 19, 2016
From the Austin East Class of 1978
We send our prayer of comfort, strength at this time and the days to come. Know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
The Austin East Class of 1978
Alan Lindsey
February 19, 2016
Dexter and Family,
May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort. May there be comfort in knowing that your mother so special is resting in the arms of the Almighty.
Willistine West, Lillian West-Collins & Family, Jamesena West-Hardin & Family
February 19, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and may the PEACE OF GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to the Buford family and friends now and forevermore in JESUS NAME, Amen! Continual Prayers!
Tina Blunt
February 19, 2016
Nate and Vicki and the entire family, may Jehovah comfort you all at this time.
Ralph Humphrey
February 19, 2016
GOD Bless the Buford family! Ralph and Pamela Humphrey. Radcliff, KY.
Jannisha Womble
February 19, 2016
I love u aunt Velma and you will be missed
James Arlena Glasgow
February 18, 2016
God Bless you and the family. May God wrap his loving arms around you.
Kim Isenberg
February 18, 2016
Charles,
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your fondest memories bring a smile to your face.
Austin-East Class of 1982
February 18, 2016
Charlie B and Family,
We the Austin-East Class of '82 wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
May it comfort you to know that your Mom is safe in God's care. And that your classmates are paying for you in your time of sorrow. May God Bless you.
mrs.mary and family
February 18, 2016
From the mattress family , sorry for y'all lost
Felicia Bone
February 18, 2016
RIH Ms.Buford My Prayers Are With You Charles-Dexter and Family May God Continue To Comfort You'll At This Difficult Time There's No Greater Love Than A Mothers Love For Her Child
Deanna Keeter
February 18, 2016
RIP MS VELMA ALWAYS WAS THE SAME, WARM AND LOVING AND WAS AN OUTSTANDING MOTHER TO HER CHILDREN. I LOVE YOU
Marvin Kemp
February 18, 2016
May God bless you. in this time of sorrow
Ashley Bishop & Family
February 18, 2016
To Derrick and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May God bless you during this difficult time and always.
Regards,
February 18, 2016
Our condolences to the family. May God comfort you at this time.
The Dobson Family
tanya davis
February 18, 2016
praying for your strength God bless you and we love you
Andre and Venus Styles
February 18, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
marilyn fugate
February 18, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony (Tony) Waters
February 18, 2016
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Anthony (Tony) Waters
February 18, 2016
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Helen Waters & Family
February 18, 2016
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Ira, Geraline Scott, Virginia Taylor ,Larry Grimes Family
February 17, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. The Buford family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Will (Maosa) Moore
February 17, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. May God's love and holy peace, shelter and comfort you during this time of bereavement.
Edward Cook
February 17, 2016
May god bless you and your family. Prayers are with the family.
Delia Robinson
February 17, 2016
Linda, I am so sorry on the loss of your mother, but know she is in a peaceful and glorious place.
Louise (Ethel) Jones
February 16, 2016
May God Bless and keep the Buford Family in this hour of bereavement. May Velma rest in peace.
Brenda Taylor
February 16, 2016
Sorry to hear of another loss in our family. May she rest in peace and may the family find peace in the Lord.
February 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you.
Shaheed & Julieta Abdullah
February 16, 2016
Buford Family you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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