Kimily "Kim" Buxton

Kimily "Kim" Buxton obituary, DeQuincy, LA

Kimily "Kim" Buxton

Kimily Buxton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home - DeQuincy on Feb. 12, 2026.
Kimily "Kim" Buxton was born in DeQuincy, Louisiana to Cruse and Margaret Cooley on January 3, 1963, and passed away February 12, 2026, at the age of 63.
Kim shares her birthday with her twin sister, Kit. She was a lifelong resident of DeQuincy, graduating from DeQuincy High School in 1981. In 1986 she married Dennis "Demp" Buxton.
She is survived by her husband, Demp; children, Cody Buxton (Stephanie), and Chelsie Buxton; grandchildren, Blaire LeBlanc (Garrett), Kennedy Buxton, and Kobey Buxton; great grandchild, Reeve LeBlanc; siblings, Raymond Cooley (Pat), and Kit Spinelli (Don); her fur babies, Pistol and Jed; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cruse and Margaret Cooley; siblings, Ronald "Toup" Cooley and Pamela Cooley; and nephew, JJ Cooley.
Pallbearers are Kobey Buxton, Garrett LeBlanc, Logan Buxton, Grayson Buxton, Garrett Cooley, and Raymond Lynn Cooley. Honorary Pallbearers are Jordan Cooley and Kade Buxton.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2026, with the service being held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at First Baptist Church, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Interment to follow at Good Hope Cemetery, Singer, Louisiana.

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Karan Cooper

February 16, 2026

I miss my friend. I will miss your song and your hugs forever til we meet again. I so love you and your sweet family

Tina Lebleu

February 13, 2026

So sad to hear of this. Kim. Kit and I grew up together and attended the sane church at First Baptist. My condolences to her family. I'm glad to have known her.

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