Bernice Marie Buckley Bixby, Oklahoma Obituary

Bernice Marie Buckley

Graveside services have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 2, 2021 in the Maple Park Cemetery of Springfield, MO. Viewing will be available from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Thursday, July 1. Bernice Marie Ayers Buckley, beloved Mom, Mammaw, and Aunt, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 after a short illness in Tulsa, OK. She was born on January 30th, 1929 to Albert Wesley and Mary Catherine Ayers. She was the youngest of 6 children, all raised on their family farm in Lamar, MO. Bernice was a graduate of Lamar High School. Soon after graduation, she met and married the love of her life C. Ray Buckley on January 3rd, 1948. Together they raised 5 children and became owners of several funeral homes in Oklahoma, including Chouteau, Wetumka, Weleetka, and Dustin. They also owned flower shops in Chouteau and Wetumka. Bernice is survived by her 3 daughters: Joyce Caldwell (Randy) of Broken Arrow OK; Jeannie Merchant (Michael) of Edmond, OK; and Cathy Peters (Tony) of Bixby OK; she is also survived by special son Mark Linholm (Kenneth Joslin) of Tulsa, OK, and sister-in-law Phyllis Buckley of Springfield, MO. She was Mammaw to grandchildren: Randy Kent, Melissa, Amanda, Aaron, Audrey, Nathan, and Allison; and great grandchildren: Isaac, Cooper, Aspen, Ayla, Mason, Braxton, Ava, Mallex, Sage, Morrison, and Baby Boy Mills due in September. She was also aunt to several nieces and nephews. Bernice was predeceased by her parents, siblings, husband, and sons Danny and Michael.
January 30, 1929 - June 29, 202101/30/192906/29/2021
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July 1, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! With love, Bixby 9th Grade Center Family
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June 30, 2021
We cherish the time we spent with aunt Bernice. Her Georgia nieces Barbara, Bonnie and Susie. Prayers for her family. May she rest in peace.
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