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Mary BUFORD Obituary
A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she worked as a cashier for the Newport News School System, retiring in 1991, after 15 years.
Surviving are her daughter, Gwendolyn Nicole Spigner; sons, Lawrence Mitchell Gentry and Anthony William Gentry; daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Gentry White; sister, Vivian Hines (Walter); sister-in-law, Pauline Bowden; and grandchildren, Tiara, Monae, Jordan, Tatyana, Brianna, and Ayanna.
A service of remembrance and celebration will be 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, on Big Bethel Rd., in Hampton.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., in Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Vertina Lyons Watson
November 16, 2010
Larry, Tony and Nicole my heart and deepest condolences go out to you on the loss of your mom. I remember growing up with you guys and watching our moms share much laugher over the years. She will truly be missed.
Chevese Thomas
November 11, 2010
To Gwen Spigner and my dearest Jordan and Tatyana...I never met Mrs. Mary Buford but I am sure she was an angel and as loving as you guys are. May memories of your mother and grandmother fill your thoughts and bring comfort to your hearts.
Annette McCullough
November 11, 2010
To the Family,
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to all of you. May you find comfort in knowing your mother is in Jehovah's protective memory and we can see her again.
Georgia Scott
November 11, 2010
To Gwen and her family. May Jehovah continue to give comfort to you and your family. I met Sister Buford years ago, and I will always remember that wonderful smile that told me everything will work out for the best. I know you and your family have many memories that will bring you comfort and help you cope in this time of sorry. Just remember our thoughts and prayers are also with you.
Georgia
Thomas & Yvonne Jowers
November 11, 2010
To Nicole and family,
We are truly sorry about the passing of our dear loving sister. May Jehovah comfort you in the coming days and it wont be long until we can see her smiling face again.
Love,
Thomas and Yvonne Jowers
November 10, 2010
May the God of all Comfort be with the Buford family now and into the foreseeable future as you go through this difficult time. Mrs. Yvonne Hunt, Henderson, NC
cilicia fair-stephenson
November 10, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 10, 2010
Offering sincere condolences and many prayers during this difficult time. Sherita Corbitt
Daphne White Davis
November 10, 2010
To Larry, Tony, and Gwen...Sorry about your loss of your Mom..We all go way back and I still cannot believe it but anyway there is always that hope of the resurrection. Much love to the family.
Shonda Harvey
November 10, 2010
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. my thoughts and prayers are definitely with your family. May Jehovah continue to be a source of comfort for you.
Dionne Trapp
November 9, 2010
Gwen,Tony and Larry I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My prayers are with you at this time.
Robin and Curtis Fair
November 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shawn & Vanessa Austin
November 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gwen Nicole Buford Spigner
November 9, 2010
Only resting until you hear the call to 'Come Out'.
Love,
Gwen Nicole
November 9, 2010
Tony and Larry, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I vividly remember her smile and pleasant demeanor. May Jesus be a fence around you and your family during this season of mourning. Alton E. Croslin, Jr. "Shakey" (HHS 83)
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