Michelle YVette Buckner

Michelle YVette Buckner, age 64, passed away at Marion General Hospital September 22, 2025. Michelle was born to the late Paul E. Smith and Carol L. (Gilbert) Sherman August 25, 1961, in Marion, Ohio. Michelle is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Buckner; brothers, Douglas Smith and Michael Smith; her beloved dog Henry; and nephew, Trenton Derenberger.

Michelle is survived by sister, Tamara Monk; significant other, Sherman Hornbeck; nephews, Nathan Franklin & Family, Zackery Stanley & Family, Clifford Stanley & Family, Derrick Chatman & Family; nieces, Ashley Greenwalt & Family, Kristy Knese & Family, Tiffany Smith & Family; as well as several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and all her life long friends and Facebook family; and special friend Patti Glass and cousin Kerrie Hartley.

Michelle was a member of the Amvets of Marion. She had quite the green thumb and loved growing her gardens of flowers and tomatoes. Michelle would occasionally go camping and enjoyed swimming. Michelle was a devoted Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes Fan. She will be missed by all that knew her.

There will be no services at this time. Memorials may be made to Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.cremationservicesofohio.com.