Nancy L. Buckner

Nancy L. Buckner obituary

Nancy L. Buckner

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Nancy Buckner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Nancy L. Buckner, age 89, of Mooresboro, NC, went to her Heavenly Home Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC.

A native of Rutherford County, Nancy was the daughter of the late Hicks Hill, Hettie Marlowe Hill and stepdaughter of Annie Sue Hill. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Buckner; grandson, Jesse Lee Buckner, great-grandson, Ryan Scott Stafford, and one sister, Hazel Godfrey. Nancy was a member at Hicks Grove Baptist Church for many years. She was passionate about quilting, sewing and gardening. She delighted in nature and the outdoors. Nancy loved her family fiercely. She was a true, strong, Christian lady. Her family and friends will miss her dearly.

Left to cherish Nancy's memory are her children, Gerald Buckner of Dundee, FL, Wyman Buckner of Mooresboro, Velma Stafford (Roger) of Mt. Holly, Martha Greene (Larry) of Union Mills and Zelda Murray (Darryl) of Mooresboro. Two sisters, Bertie Wilson and Myra Moore (Roger) of Union Mills. Twelve grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 21, 2025 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 21, 2025 with Reverend Buddy Robbins officiating. In lieu of flowers, may be made to MOSAIC HOPE; Box 1211, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Interment will follow at Hicks Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

McMahan's Funeral Home

249 South Main Street, NC 28139

Send Flowers

Sep

21

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel

249 South Main Street, NC 28139

Send Flowers