Eugenia Buckley Obituary
Mrs. Buckley was born and grew up in Birmingham, Ala., the daughter of William and Eugenia Garrison, the sister of Mary Alvis Cobb, Elizabeth Mayo, W.C. Garrison and William Edwards, all preceding her in death.
She graduated from Woodlawn High School and went to work at Southern Bell, where she met Ed Buckley, the man who would become her husband of 49 years until his passing in 1998.
In 1960, she and Mr. Buckley founded Certified Alarm Co. She was indispensable in the day-to-day operations, development and success of the company. For the past 14 years, she has been serving as Chairman Emeritus, keeping daily office hours until her recent illness.
She was a resident of Sheffield, Ala., for 46 years. She was a loyal member of Highland United Methodist Church for 43 years until it closed. She has been a member of First United Methodist Church in Tuscumbia for three years.
She leaves behind four forever grateful, blessed children, who loved her very much, daughter, Jeannie Hatchett and husband, Dr. Frank; daughter, Rebecca Buckley; son, Edward Buckley Jr. and wife, Theresa, all of Florence, Ala.; daughter, Terry Walker and husband, Allen, of Nashville, Tenn.; four granddaughters, Dr. Suzanne Hattchett, Clemson, S.C., Sarah-Grace Buckley, Birmingham, Ala., Shelley Buckley, Florence, Ala., and Dr. Anna Hatchett, Greenville, N.C.; nephews, nieces, many longtime friends and loved ones.
Mrs. Buckley, wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law will live on in our hearts and memories as the beautiful Christian inspiration that she always was.
Her visitation will be noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia. Her funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m., with David Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Sharp, Rick Hill, Marlon Hamm, Kevin Grissom, Waylon Huguley and Charlie Douthit.
Honorary pallbearers will be Will Coker, Jack Wasson, employees of Certified Alarm Co. and Certified Contractors.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia, American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
An online guest book is available at morrisonfuneralhomes.com.
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Nancy Pursley Shulman
October 26, 2011
Terry and Eddie,
So very sad to hear about your Mom.
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Nancy Pursley Shulman
October 26, 2011
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. I would have been at the funeral had I known. I was standing out in my yard talking on the cell phone and saw a police car, then a Certified Alarm van and then another one and another one and another one, followed by a hearse and I got so upset and asked my sister if she knew if (I don't get the newspaper; she does) and she told me and I was so upset that I didn't know in time. I loved your Mama so much. I saw her not long ago in the pharmacy and then again at the veterinarian's office (we take our dogs to the same place.) My heart is breaking for you and your family. Mrs. Buckley was a truly good person, a wonderful soul and nice to be around. You are all in my prayers.
Shari Carroll
October 26, 2011
Terry,Eddie and family so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers
jeff mcgee
October 26, 2011
Eddie, Sorry to learn of your loss.
Jeff McGee
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American Heart Association
October 26, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
October 25, 2011
Eddie, I am so sorry to read about your Mom's death. My prayers are with you and your family. Please tell Theresa, Sarah-Grace and Shelley how much my heart is moved with your lose. May God's closed companionship be like a blanket to you all now and in the days ahead.
virgil Ayers
October 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Hutchins
October 25, 2011
Rebecca and Eddie, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
October 25, 2011
Rebecca & Eddie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a sweet and great lady. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Charles & Sherry Watkins
Chet and Sue Young
October 25, 2011
Eddie, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bradley's on Third
October 25, 2011
To the family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Ms. Buckley was such a kind and lovely person. She will be missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Bradley Sherrod, Holly Sherrod, and Ruth Alexander
Beverly Curtis Foust
October 25, 2011
Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family, Eddie.
Jean Bendall
October 25, 2011
Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathie Berry
October 25, 2011
Rebecca,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 25, 2011
Eddie and Rebecca,
I am very sorry to hear the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful woman who will be sorely missed.
Buker Young
Clay Allison
October 25, 2011
Rebecca, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
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