Kathleen R. Bufford's Obituary
Decatur – Kathleen R. Bufford, 82, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Kathleen was born February 13, 1933 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Libern and Daisy (Pry) Neff.
She was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Nazarene and worked as a caregiver for CHELP for many years. Kathleen married Marvin Bufford on January 15, 1954 in Decatur and he preceded her in death on October 30, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents; son, Rickey and daughter, Gloria Fyke.
Surviving are her children: Michael W. Bufford and daughter Doris (Bruce) Dulgar of Decatur; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many friends.
Services to celebrate her life will be 10 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m. also in the funeral home. Casual attire is requested. Burial will take place in North Fork Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
The family of Kathleen R. Bufford is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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