Mrs. Mae Edith Buckner

BUCKNER, Mrs. Mae Edith - Age 77, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. Family hour 10:30 AM Friday, January 6, 2023 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor Harold Wimberley Jr., officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the chapel 10:30 AM Friday. There will be no public viewing. Mrs. Mae Edith Buckner was born February 10, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Virgil D. and Arvelia (Brock) Herron. She was married to her husband, Larry C. Buckner for over 55 years. Mae was a resident of Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. She graduated from Mount Morris Consolidated Schools, Hurley School of Nursing in Flint and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Health Education Degree from Central Michigan University. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Mae was previously employed at Hurley Medical Center, Flint Community Schools Head Start Program and retired from Flint Community Schools Pre-Kindergarten Program. She was an avid reader, followed current news and politics, watched University of Michigan sports, the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and Golden State Warriors games. Mae also enjoyed listening to various genres of music and never missed an episode of Law & Order. She was very intelligent and wise, and had a peaceful and quiet demeanor, and was very generous and willing to help others. Mae had a contagious laugh. Mrs. Mae Edith Buckner leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Larry C. Buckner of Ypsilanti Township, MI; son, Dr. Scott C. Buckner of Superior Township, MI; daughter, Pastor Traci L. Buckner of Van Buren Township, MI; sister, Sandra (Daniel) Guerra of Mt. Morris, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Buckner was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil D. and Arvelia Herron; grandparents, Robert Sr. and Albert McQueen, Wyatt Sr. and Sallie (Starr) Brock; brother, Thomas Herron.

Mrs. Mae Edith Buckner

February 10, 1945 - December 24, 2022