Mrs. Barbara Jean Buford

BUFORD, Mrs. Barbara Jean - Age 89, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at her residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, March 22, 2025 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor William Whitaker, officiating. Friends and family will assemble at the chapel 10:00 AM Saturday, March 22, 2025. Mrs. Buford will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed Friday, March 21, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Mrs. Barbara Buford was born March 18, 1935, in Okolona, MS, the daughter of George and Lina (Kinard) Harris. She graduated from Okolona High School. She was united in marriage with Willie Buford for 60 years. To that union, six children were born – Willie J., Alvin, Addnetta, Rosalind, Kenneth and Monica, with Sherrod joining later. Mrs. Buford retired from Buick City, a division of GM after fourteen years of service in 1990, and was a member of UAW Local 599. She loved her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino and vacationing with her Road Dogs, Charles and Ella Banks. Mrs. Barbara Buford leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters – Addnetta (James) McClinton of Flint, MI, Rosalind Buford of Kansas, Monica (Harvey) Williams of Flint, MI; two sons – Willie J. Buford of Flint, MI, Sherrod (Marcie) Pigee of Grand Blanc, MI; and Special Daughter-In-Law – Linda Buford of Grand Rapids, MI. Mrs. Buford has more than 30 grandchildren. Just to name a few are Angela (Jamel) Jones of Flint, Tameka Thompson, Trevor (Latoya) Buford of Georgia, Tanya Buford of Flint, Nicole Buford of Flushing, Derry (Angela) Buford of Lake Village, AR, Riana Buford of Upper Marlboro, MD, Willie (Toya) Buford and Kanayko Buford of Flint, Markeda Paylor and Steven Buford of Kansas, Lanika McClinton of McKinney, TX, Kristie (Calvin) Barnett of Princeton, TX, Montrell Buford of Brooklyn, NY, Paul (Samantha) Larthridge of Grand Rapids, Harvey Williams of Fenton, and Quadra Williams and Keontae Williams of Flint; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins; Devoted Friends who were always there – Traveling Buddy, Charles Banks, Special Friends, Louise Clark, Adam Coleman, Kevin and Renee Wilborn, Becky King, Kathy Lard, Carlotta Ferguson, Ms. Cummings, Evelyn (Edward) Hughes, Gwen Wafford, Sandra Western, Maggie Williams, Fred McGlown, Douglas Thompson, Her Mississippi friends, and very Special Friend/Son, Willie ‘Dee’ Davis, who watched over her no matter where he was! The family would like thank everyone who called, came by, and expressed their love and concern in any way. To everyone who showed special love to our mother, please know, she truly loved you all! We’d also like to extend special thanks to the Staff of Harmony Cares and Hasselbring Senior Center.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Buford

March 18, 1935 - March 10, 2025