Deborah Kay Buford

Deborah Kay Buford obituary, South Bend, IN

Deborah Kay Buford

Deborah Buford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by St. Joseph Funeral Homes - Mayflower Chapel - South Bend on Nov. 14, 2024.
On November 14, 2024, Deborah took the hands of her parents (Paul and Martha Kovach) and began walking the narrow path to Heaven. After her stroll was completed, she was met in the glorious garden by her husband, Jimmy Buford; sister, Nancy Kovach; grandson, Evan Buford; and her close friend, Bernadette Burns.
This Thanksgiving, as we pass around her "Kiflis", "green jello", and amazing stuffing, rest assured many memories will be shared by Jennifer (Thomas) Ohda, Jeff Buford, Jamie (Susan) Buford, Susie (Rex) Norris, and the grandchildren: Adam, Alexis, Katelyn, Jared, Jax, Gi'Anna, Ella and Juss.
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