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Doris Buford Obituary
Doris Ann Holt Buford passed away in Austin on January 1, 2015, after a seven year battle with cancer. Doris was born at home in San Augustine, Texas, on August 1, 1938, and graduated from San Augustine High School at the age of 15. She earned her bachelor's degree in music and master's degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University. She then taught school in Texas and in Subic Bay, Philippines for several years. She married Ronald Edward Buford on August 31, 1963, and had two sons Christopher Edward and Gregory Eugene. Doris became a CPA and owned and operated Buford Realty in Conroe with her husband for thirty years. After retirement in Conroe, she had the opportunity to live in Geneva, Switzerland with Greg and his family for one year. She moved to Austin with Ron in 2010 to be nearer to her young grandchildren.
Doris was a member of First United Methodist Church in Conroe for many years and more recently of First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin. She was an excellent pianist, an avid reader, and enjoyed genealogy, travel, investing, the beach, and her four beloved grandchildren.
Doris is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Ron, sister Helen L. Wagner, sister-in-law Lala Holt, son Greg and his wife Dana, granddaughter Tiffany Buford Burchett and her husband Seth, and grandchildren Cole Holland Buford, Nina Theekshana Buford, and Samuel Whitton Buford as well as many other family members. She was preceded in death by her son Chris, brother Willie Laried Holt, and parents Lizzie Mae and Willie Eugene Holt.
A memorial service with a reception to follow will be held in Austin on January 31st at 2 pm at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Avenue. Memorial dedications in lieu of flowers can be made to Austin Public Library. Information available at (512) 974-7528 or http://library.austintexas.gov/
support-library#novel. Ron Buford contact information: 512-964-0887 or [email protected].
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January 31, 2015
Dear Ron and family,Because of Doris, I earned my real estate license and worked at Buford's for 25 years.She was such a good friend.Ready to help.Will always consider her a best friend.I'm so sorry to have missed the memorial for Doris.Please know my prays are with you all.Love to all Darlene Stephens
Annabeth Stem
January 30, 2015
We only met Doris a few times, but having known Greg for many years I feel as if I knew her well. She must have been a very special woman to have raised such a great son. Our deepest sympathies to all your family for your loss. Wish we could be there for the service.
Greg Buford
January 20, 2015
I love you, Mom.
Natalie Freeburg
January 20, 2015
Although I only knew her briefly at First UU Church Austin, I was enriched by those interactions. I am so enthralled by the stories of her life, and am in awe of her achievements. What a light she was in the world and to all who knew her. I send love to her family and friends, and know that her legacy lives on, reflected in all the good things in the world. I will remember her.
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Harvey and Thomasann Butler
January 17, 2015
Our family is getting smaller and smaller. We will miss her bright smile and wonderful personality. Please remember that we are here for you in whatever capacity you need. Cliron, Harvey, and Thomasann.
Carol Mc Niece Stevens
January 16, 2015
Ron, so sorry to hear about Doris. Mom (Marion Mc Niece)and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Leave it to Nana to find a bookstore in India!
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You are my hero in every sense of the word. You taught me strength not only in how you dealt with your illness, but in how you have carried yourself throughout your life before it. First, the way you loved, nurtured and taught Sam, Nina, Cole, and I with a strong, but loving guidance about the world. Thank you for you for the example you gave us about how to treat people and to be a conduit for positive change in my community and world. You taught us that with a little luck and a lot of hard work that there is nothing that can't be accomplished. You are proof of that. I would not be anything close to the person I am today without having you to look up to. Secondly, the way that you carried yourself in your business with an unmatched ethical standard and desire to succeed. Your work ethic and your passion were felt in everything you did. Most importantly, learning about an unselfish and true love through your relationship with Papa. There is no doubt in my mind that you were with us as long as your were by his love, devotion, and your unwillingness to miss out on just living life with him. You are my best friend and my role model. Thank you for loving me so much. You are so greatly missed, but I know you are with me everywhere I go. I hope that I can make you as proud of me as I've been to be your granddaughter. I love you.
Nina Buford
January 14, 2015
My grandmother was a very strong women, who taught me a lot. I miss her every second of the day and its hard for me to imagine her being gone. She was one of my best friends and I have so many memories with her that I will never forget. She will never stopped being loved by her family. I love you nana and miss you tons. Hope you're in a better place and just know we are all thinking of you.
Love,
Nina
January 14, 2015
we love you all. Heart felt sympathy from us all. Love Aunt Lola, Judy Leon and family, Lee William and family,Smokey and family, Kathy kDavid and family
Terry and Kay Williams
January 12, 2015
Ron and Greg, it's been a pleasure to know your Mom and Wife all these years. Doris was always a pleasure to be around. In spite of all the health problems recently she always smiled and kept her sense of humor. She will be missed at all of the family get-togethers and I know there will be a major void in the Grandkids' lives with her passing. Kay and I are very thankful that she was able to enjoy Tiffany's wedding and she was able to leave on such a high note but she will certainly be missed by all who met her!
Mel & Winell Morgan
January 12, 2015
Ron & Family, sad to learn of Doris passing....may you each be Blessed through these days of sorrow.
Pat Nichols
January 10, 2015
Ron, I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Doris' passing. I've missed seeing you and her in the Genealogy Dept. for several yrs. and never knew where you were. She was such a sweet lady. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
One of my favorite pictures..three people that shaped me into the woman I am today and are now all having a wild party up there. I love you Nana.
January 9, 2015
January 9, 2015
Ron, I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Doris' passing. I've missed seeing you and her in the Genealogy Dept. for several yrs. and never knew where you were. She was such a sweet lady. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Patti Everett
January 8, 2015
Ron, Greg,Dana, and Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Doris and I have so many fond memories of her. She was an outstanding woman, one that helped shape my ideals and ethics in the Real Estate business. I shall never forget her, and I pray your memories comfort you!!!!Praying for all of you!
David Pollock
January 8, 2015
Doris was a good friend of mine and She will be missed---She and Ron have both helped me thru the years--bought and sold our first home in Conroe in McDade Estates thru Buford Realty--many visits and conversations over the years---talking investments and other topics---she was a very kind person and always happy---I am glad to have had her as a friend---DPollock-Conroe
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