Dorothy Maxine

Buckner

Dorothy Maxine Buckner, daughter of the late Clarence Edward Hoyt and Edna Schirard was born in Lansing, Kansas, on August 31, 1939. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on November 3, 2019, at the age of 80.

On August 31, 1957 in Centerville, Missouri, Dorothy was united in marriage to William "Bill" Buckner and to this loving union six children were born. Dorothy was a member of the Redford Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, making crafts, taking care of her house plants, camping and canning. Dorothy was an attendant at the Webb Creek Gate House for 9 years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Jimmy Buckner, two brothers, Edward and Carl Hoyt, and three sisters, Ethel Tomlin, Florence Eddington and Kathryn Eddington.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Bill Buckner of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Teresa Rose and husband Roger of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, four sons, Micheal Buckner and wife Lillie of Middle Brook in Reynolds County, Missouri, Danny Buckner and wife Angie of Dublin, South Carolina, Eddie Buckner and companion Shaina of Ellington, Missouri, and Tim Buckner and wife Alice of Republic, Missouri, one brother, Larry Hoyt and wife Shawan of Van Buren, Missouri, two sisters, Margaret Ragsdale and husband Larry of Holliday, Missouri, and Betty Scott of Butler, Missouri, 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Dorothy will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, November 8 ^th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1 PM

Minister: Pastor Pat Pyles

In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri