Mary R. Buford

Mary Ruth Buford, age 84, passed away on October 30, 2019.

Mary was born February 27, 1935, to Nathan and Annie Shelton. She graduated from Reagan High School in Houston in 1953. On December 30, 1952, she married the love of her life, Carlton Buford. Together they raised two daughters, loved each other through good and bad times, lived many adventures, and now they are holding hands in Heaven.

Mary worked many years at Foley’s, and then Macy’s, in various departments and roles, with her favorite being Bridal Consultant. Mary loved the Lord, and after her family, her passion was bringing the Lord’s love to her community through activities with her beloved Pattison United Methodist Church. She was active in growing her Church and in building and supporting her community. Mary held a variety of leadership roles within the Church, was a board member for the Rainbow Room with the Waller County CPS, and participated in the reading program at Royal ISD. She was known for her energy and organizational skills and her willingness to tackle what was needed. Mary enjoyed fishing with her husband, gardening, preserving fruits and vegetables, and ranching. She was proud to name all the cows

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Annie; her husband, Carlton; her sister, Georgia Lee; and an infant brother.

She is survived by her children, Marilyn Buford of Waller, Linda Buford Stedman and Doyle Stedman of Magnolia; her grandchildren, Torie Stedman Hannsz and Baron Hannsz of Humble, and Faith Stedman Hines and Justin Hines of Spring; her great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Margaret, Gideon, Caedmon, Augustine, Evelyn, Norah, and Kingston; nephew: Mark and family; nieces: Susan, Heidi and their families.

In lieu of flowers, Mary requested that donations may be made to the:

Pattison United Methodist Church: Building Fund

P.O. Box 67

Pattison, TX 77466.