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Ella M. Frazier Buford

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FRAZIER-BUFORD Minister Ella M. Frazier Buford, 73. Born June 3, 1935 to the late Jessie James Conley and Ida B. Yancy in Birmingham, Ala. and reared in Pocahontas, W.Va., passed away March 15, 2009. Formerly employed as a case worker and private duty nurse. Former member of Bible Way Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and Greater Cross Tabernacle and current member of Waters of Life Church where she served with the Women's Ministry, Director of Intercessory Prayer, Sunday School Teacher and Outreach Team. She was preceded in death by husbands Andrew Frazier and Robert Buford, daughter Alesia Frazier and sisters Betty Jean Hamilton and Beatrice Jarrett. Ella is survived by her children, Venecia Hancock of Washington D.C., Caren Collins, Rhonda (Joe) Day, Andre (Cynthia) Frazier, Milton Frazier, Keith Frazier, Sonja Frazier; Goddaughter, Alyce Garner, all of Columbus; and 31 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, six great- great-grandchildren, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 5 p.m. and Homegoing service to follow at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009 at First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd. Interment 10 a.m. Monday at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Visit www.MARLANGARY.com to express condolences to the FRAZIER- BUFORD family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2009.

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Gayle Lawson

March 14, 2021

I love you aunt Ella keep watching over us from heaven. As you were an angel on earth, so are you now in heaven I love you Gayle Kirk's daughter ❤

Robin Sinkler

March 23, 2009

God is in control!! HE makes no mistakes in what HE does. Ella lived a good life and will be missed greatly. I remember from back in the days growing up with all of Ella's and Betty's children, playing, fighting and just sharing our families together. It was such a great joy to see how God placed Ella and Betty back into my life after the passing of my mom (Bethune Sinkler), God knows the plans he has for us. Just be encouraged family for one day we will see all of our mothers again. We love all of the family very much and you all will continue to be in our prayers. Barbara, Robin, Mark and Sandra Sinkler

Criss Flowers

March 23, 2009

From The Flowers family we would like to send our sincere condolences to The Frazier-Buford family on the lost of their beloved mother.

Tanya & John (Belcher) Stevenson Jr.

March 21, 2009

Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Frazier Buford Family. May God Bless and Keep you all.

Cecelia Williams

March 21, 2009

How great is Our God!! How Great was Our God in Ella Frazier Buford. She leaves a great legagy of her love and faith in Jesus. I know she is dancing around the Throne with her sister, (my spiritual mom, Sister Betty Hamilton). I think we should join them down here and cut a step of praise. I am sure she is cheering us on by encouraging us to keep on living for Jesus. Her earthly presence will be greatly missed, but her spiritual legagy will live forever. Again HOW GREAT IS GOD.

patricia simon

March 20, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gayle Lawson

March 20, 2009

Auntie your laugh, your smile, your jokes, your inspiring words, you were always in the know. You touched those around you, those who werent, and like a magnet people wanted to be near you. i always wanted to have nice fingernails like yours, (haha) im still trying. I feel confident knowing that the woman you were is what has helped shape me into the woman and mother i am today. I love you I miss you and always be with me. Lord as you grant me the opportunity to share with the world how magnificent my Auntie is I thank you for blessing us all with the opportunity in sharing her life her legacy, watch over her Lord. My Auntie is with me ALWAYS. Love kirk's daughter Gayle A. Lewis-Lawson

Terry and Crystal Collins

March 20, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Crystal Curenton

March 20, 2009

To My stepmom Karen & my sister Letha & family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Grandma Ella was a blessed, beautiful, outgoing, little lady that Im sure we all will miss. The Curenton Family will keep you all in prayer. God bless you!
Crystal R. Curenton

Eld. Clyde& Clara Blackwell

March 20, 2009

Our prayers go out to the family She was truly a prayer warrior for God. She will be missed. Elder & Sis. Clyde Blackwell

Cynthia Lattiomre

March 20, 2009

Sister Buford was a great friend to us,and our family. She was always there when we needed her, she was a faithful follower og God. She will alway be in EVERYONE'S heart. She will be remembered as the loving perso she was.
Our prays are with you!
Cynthia Whitesides + daughther

Rhoda AbdulMateen

March 20, 2009

Rhonda, Miss Ella was a beautiful Lady with a wonderful spirit. She will truly be missed. Cherish the memories hold them dear to your heart. May God's peace comfort you and your family. Love Rhoda, G and Shakier.

Mary Hamilton

March 20, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Sis. Buford, and to her spiritual sister, Sis. Whiteside. God is a comforter, and will keep you in his care.

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