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Marion Buffington Obituary

A retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7:23 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at St. Clare Manor, Baton Rouge. Visiting at Hall Davis & Son Funeral Services, Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment at Southern Memorial Garden Cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Marsha Buffington Harrison, son, Elijah "Joe" Buffington III and wife Brenda Wells Buffington, of Friendswood, Texas; one brother Leonard Matthews and wife Delores Madea Matthews of Inglewood, California; two granddaughters, four grandsons, and 11 great-grandchildren. She leaves a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son Arnold Roy Buffington; mother, Angie Bell Matthews; father Alex Matthews; and sister, Inez Rowe Burns.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 17 to Jul. 19, 2014.
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Marsha,
God will give you strength, courage, and peace during this period in your life. Ask him for guidance and comfort. Remember the life that you and your mother had together, and her memory will live forever.

Godspeed,
Judy Pitts Reed

Judy Pitts Reed

July 20, 2014

Dear Marsha and Joe,

My deepest heartfelt sympathy at the lost of your mother. I know what you are going through because I went through this three years ago and Marsha you were there for me. I will miss Aunt Marion. She and my mother were good friends and now they are together once again. May God bless you, Joe and the entire family and keep you strong.

Tammy Smith

July 20, 2014

Marsha, Michelle, Trey & Family Sending my Deepest Condolences at Ur time of bereavement....Praying U All Strength Letting u know that I care Love U All..Carla Brown & family

Carla Brown

July 18, 2014

Marsha, Joe, Brenda and Family:
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless you all will warm and loving memories and with His comfort and peace.

Ollivette & the Mencer Family

July 18, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Pat Johnson-Stewart

July 18, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Ms. Buff was truly one of a kind and she will live forever within my heart. She is now with her Friend that she spoke often about, that friend is my Momma. Kiss her for me Ms Buff!! Until we meet again. Forever Loved.. Forever Missed.....

Angela Rivers

July 18, 2014

Marsha, my prayers are with you at this time. May you have comfort in knowing that the memory of her lives forever.

Diane Swayzer Smith

July 18, 2014

Dear Marsha,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Carolyn Randall Clark

July 18, 2014

Marsha and Little Joe we the Burch family share your grief, May God comfort you during this time THE BURCH ( SAN FRANCISCO)

July 17, 2014

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