Bobbie Mae Buford
– 07/28/2022
Obituary for Bobbie Mae Buford
BOBBIE MAE BUFORD
Bobbie Mae Buford, age 97, entered eternal rest, Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert Buford Sr. and Lessie Buford; daughters, Shirley Smith and Sylvia Christine Martin; sons, Jerry and Ronald Buford; grandson, Caleb Gaston; sisters, Juanita Womble, Georgia, Edna, and Velma Buford; brothers, Robert Buford of Tucson, AZ and Robert Buford of Cartersville, GA; nieces, Sandra and Camilla Womble; nephews, Gregory and Gerald Buford; great nephew, Ramond Womble; sons-in -law, William Martin Sr. and Victor Smith Sr.
Bobbie was a longtime devoted member of Mount Zion Baptist Church where she faithfully served in the Moses Club and the Homeless Ministry. She truly loved her church and was especially grateful for all who came to lift her up in prayer during her declining health. Throughout her lifetime Bobbie found great joy in welcoming relatives and both old and new friends into the Buford home for endless fellowship and always something delicious to eat. Fondly recognized as the historian of the family, she was happy and eager to share family history and stories. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews all found unconditional love in her. Bobbie held onto her faith through personal pain and tragedy and stayed strong as she embraced God’s blessings and His grace. She stood on God’s promises.
She leaves to forever cherish her memory, devoted sons, Kenneth Buford Sr. and Ernest Buford Sr.; sister, Johnnie Davenport; grandchildren, Victor (Darla) Smith Jr., Vincent (Tracy) Smith, Maria (Curtis) Lundy, Lacquicia Smith, Ernest Buford Jr., William (Ozzie) Martin II, Jerrica and Jerry Buford Jr., Ayauna Martin, Jeron (Tonya) Nolan, Kendra Willis, Kenneth Buford Jr., Candace (Tony) Frazier, Miss Williams, and Misty King; nieces, Jo Ann Buford, Linda Thomas, Brenda Lamar, Cheryl Buford, Jackqueline (Vincent) Clark, Johanna Buford, Sharon (Larry) Robinson, Belinda Womble, Dawn Buford, and Linda Joe Tandel; nephews, Odell Buford, Sherman (Rose) Buford, Dexter Buford, Charles (Sherree) Buford, and Bernard Buford; a host of great-grandchildren, great-nieces, and great-nephews; other relatives and friends to include the McGhee and Kimber families; devoted cousin, Virgina Riley; special friend, Robin Smith; lifelong cherished friends, Pat Hardin and the Hensley Family.
Family visitation, 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2022 at Mount Zion Baptist Church; funeral service, 12:00 noon; Reverend Dr. Johnnie W. Skinner Sr. Officiating.
Interment, New Gray Cemetery.
Arrangements by, JARNIGAN& SON MORTUARY
www.jarniganandson.com
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Visitation
Monday, August 8, 2022
11:00 a.m
Mount Zion Baptist Church
2714 Brooks Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
Funeral Service
Monday, August 8, 2022
12:00 noon
Mount Zion Baptist Church
2714 Brooks Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
Graveside
Monday, August 8, 2022
New Gray Cemetery
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I use to sit on the Wall on McCalla before school. I remember all the Buford Sisters looking out for us & telling us their knowledge when we did wrong . Lol Love U MS Bobbie
I know U are glad to be with the Family
Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He grestores my soul.
He hleads me in ipaths of righteousness for his jname’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and may the PEACE of GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to ALL of you now and forever. Treasure the memories of your Love Ones in your Hearts 💕 forevermore! Continual prayers 🙏for all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. We pray for comfort and peace for each of you.
To all my cousins and family my deepest heartfelt sympathy. May God’s love bring comfort to each and everyone of you. A life well lived cousin Bobbie beautiful smile and always kind words of wisdom.
Condolences 💐 & Prayers to the family 🙏🏾
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Sending my deepest condolences to you all. You had such a beautiful heart! Rest Peacefully.