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Mary Buckner Obituary

DECATUR - Mary Louise Buckner 80, died at 4:50 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Lincoln Manor. A service to celebrate her life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. till service time at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Mary was born August 18, 1930 in Brownsville, TN the daughter of Charlie and Mary (Palmer) Mabry. She was a homemaker. She was a foster mother for DCFS for many years. Surviving are her children: Brenda Buckner of Decatur, Darrell Buckner and his wife Gloria of Decatur, Diane Spannaus of Decatur, Anita Buckner of Decatur, and Clarence Buckner and his wife Jacqueline of Park Forest; brothers: Clarence Mabry of Galesburg, Roland Mabry and his wife Velma of Decatur, Eddie Mabry of Decatur; sister: Johnnye Ruth Bond of Decatur; twelve grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Also surviving is her nephew: Brian Bonds and his wife Waria of Decatur She was preceded in death by her parents, son Dennis and her brother Charles Mabry Jr. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Dec. 8, 2010.

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Resa Benz-Spiker

December 15, 2010

I was so sad to hear of your mothers passing. She was quite feisty. She raised some wonderful daughters. You are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless~

Caroline Snyder

December 13, 2010

I would like to send my prayers to your family. I know how it feels to loose your mom. Anita I want to let you know I now know where you got your beautiful smile. Sorry I missed visitation but know I care.

T.A. Mills

December 8, 2010

For Anita, Diann, Brenda and the whole Buckner Family~ I was saddened by the news of your Mama's passing. She was a kind and wonderful women. She always made me feel like family, the time I spent in Decatur with all of you was very special and will always be close to my heart. Louise knew about family and she sure knew how to love. I hope you find comfort in each other and in what a beautiful person your Mama was. Her glorious spirit will live in all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildrem. Sending much love and light!

December 8, 2010

Diane and Anita,
I was sorry to read about your mom. Remember the good times that you had through the years and that will help you get through the pain. My prayers are with you.

Janey Stewart

Dawn Head

December 8, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mary. She was truly a special person. He main goal in life was to serve others. Her many Children were the love of her life. Everytime you look at each other, know that you were loved by a special angel.

Carolyn Howard

December 8, 2010

I loved Ms. Buckner!!!! She was a sweet Heart. She baby sat my four children for a while. She taught them in the missionary Society. May God bless you all!!! Heaven has another angel.

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