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Mae Buckley Obituary

BUCKLEY Mae Nell B. Buckley entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the age of 93. Wife of the late Frank Buckley. Beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Oranell Swilley Berry. A native of New Hebron, MS and a resident of New Orleans for 58 years. Adored mother of Johnney R. Buckley and Ora Buckley Williams. Beloved grandmother of Dereck Williams and mother-in-law of Joe G. Williams. Sister Buckley was a member of Branch Bell Baptist Church, Elder Kevin Williams, Sr., pastor. She was preceded in death by two brothers. She is also survived by a host of family and friends. Relatives and friends fo the family and pastors, officers and members of Branch Bell, First Pilgrim and Fairview Baptist Churches are invited to the Homegoing services on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 1678 Rockport Rd., New Hebron, MS, Rev. Eric Dixon, Sr., officiating; Rev. Terry Davis, Eulogist. Visitation from 10-11am. Interment: Oakridge Church cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Prentiss, MS. Sign guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomems.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2012.

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November 2, 2012

May we all remember the life lessons she taught with the rigor of a diligent soldier of THE LORD...

GOD bless the family and friends she treasured so much!

katie

GMWA New Orleans Chapter

November 2, 2012

Blest Be the Tie That Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love!

To: John, Faye and the Buckley Family:

Our condolences, prayers and, most of all, our love to you in the Homegoing of a "Virtuous Woman of God." Mother Buckley has been a part of our lives for over 50 years. We thank God for Christian Women, like her, who nurtured us in the Christian way, integrity and respect. Servant of God Well Done! John and Faye, remember "MOTHERS NEVER DIE."

All our Love,
Rhea J. and Leroy Dokes
Marvin & Venita Joseph
Dr. Warren V. & Nancy Cooper and

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