Maxine Joyce

Buford

Maxine Joyce Buford, daughter of the late George and Agnes Rexford was born in Lynden, Washington, on October 29, 1930. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on October 21, 2019, at the age of 88.

On November 17, 1947 in Lynden, Washington, Maxine was united in marriage to Thomas Pascal Buford and to this union nine children were born. Maxine attended the First Baptist Church years ago. She enjoyed puzzle books, knitting, working with plastic canvas, cooking, and spending time with her dogs. Maxine's greatest joy was spending time with her grandkids.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister, Florence Erdman.

Maxine is survived by six sons, Thomas James Buford of Ferndale, Washington, Michael Vallery Buford of Springfield, Missouri, John Boyd Buford of Glenpool, Oklahoma, Robert Wayne Buford and wife Pam of Ellington, Missouri, Ronald Rexford Buford and wife Joyce of Ellington, Missouri, Anthony George Buford and wife Beth of Ellington, Missouri, three daughters, Sandra K. Baker of Ellington, Missouri, Linda Lloyd and husband Randy of Ellington, Missouri, and Mary Knott and husband Tom of Jackson, Missouri, one brother, Jack Rexford of Lynden, Washington, and 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, October 25 ^th from 11 AM – 2 PM

Funeral: Friday, October 25 ^th 2PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Pastor James Gray

Pallbearers: Rex Buford, Tony Buford, Bob Buford, John Buford and Rodney Baker

Burial: Ellington City Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri