Mamie Malinda Standley Buffington

Mamie Malinda Standley Buffington, age 93, of Bolivar, Missouri. passed away at 1:50am, Saturday October 27, 2007 at Citizen's Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, Missouri after a short illness. She was born on April 10, 1914 in Polk County, Missouri to Heber and Elsie Walker Standley. Mamie attended Bolivar Schools and graduated from Bolivar High School in 1932. She attended Southwest Baptist College for two years where she met Ira Buffington. They were united in marriage on October 21, 1936. Mamie and Ira raised eight children. She stayed home and nurtured their children for the next 30 years. At age 51, Mamie went back to Southwest Baptist College to earn her teaching degree. She graduated in 1969 at the age of 54. She taught elementary school at Morrisville until she retired in 1981. The way she juggled school and family was an inspiration to many. Mamie served, along with Ira at several churches in Dade and Lawrence Counties. After Ira's retirement Mamie continued serving as a volunteer at First Baptist Church of Bolivar and Citizen's Memorial Healthcare in Bolivar. Mamie is survived by seven of her eight children, David Buffington and his wife Carla of Independence, MO., Paul Buffington and his wife Karran of Republic, MO., Robert Buffington and his wife Linda of Bolivar, MO., Kathryn Miller and her husband Fred of Austin, TX., Malinda Beck and her husband Clyde of Edmond, OK., Jane Steelman and her husband Loyal of Rolla, MO., and Michelle Cornshucker and her husband Mel of Terlton, OK. Mamie was so proud of her 21 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years; Ira Buffington, her daughter; Myra Blount, her grandson; Brad Buffington, her parents; Heber and Elsie Standley, her siblings; Clifford, Clara, Vera and James. Funeral Services will be at 10:00am, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri with Reverend Billy Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar. Pallbearers will be her grandsons; Brent Buffington, Blake Miller, Douglas Buffington, Scott Buffington, Jason Buffington, Greg Beck, Darren Steelman, Matt Steelman, Ryan Buffington and Lincoln Cornshucker. Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Tuesday evening, October 30, 2007 at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home c/o Butler Funeral Home, 407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, MO. 65613 or to the charity of your choice. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Mamie Malinda Standley Buffington

April 10, 1914 - October 27, 2007