Celebrating the life of
Nell B. Buford
April 10, 1921 - November 05, 2011
SAVANNAH – Nell B. Buford passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Savannah Square.
Born in Savannah on April 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. Blanton and Ida A. Blanton of Savannah.
Mrs. Buford was a retired teacher and administrator at St. Andrews on the Marsh, formerly the Independent Presbyterian Church Day School.
She was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College and was a life-long member of the Independent Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Altrusa Club of Savannah, having served two terms as the club's president. She was a member of the Retired Officer's Wives Auxiliary and was Chaplain of P.E.O. Mrs. Buford received the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Association of Independent Schols.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, William B. Buford, Sr., and her son, William B. Buford, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Ronda Buford. She had three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday at Independent Presbyterian Church.
Burial will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Independent Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 9266, Savannah, GA 31412.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
I was secretary to Nell at Independant Presbyterian Day School.More than Headmaster, she was my dear friend. It was nice seeing her at the Savannah Electric retirees functions.
- Gloria Tech, Savannah, GA
Family and Friends: Our deepest sympathy during these difficult times. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, The Armstrong Atlantic State University Alumni Association
- Erin Chamers, Savannah, GA
A great lady Bill. I am with you my friend
- Dick Stewart, Savannjah, GA
Mrs. Buford was the childhood friend of my late aunt, Henny Grayson Wolfe Knox. She also taught our sons at St. Andrew's. I pray the nearness of God's presence will comfort and bless your family.
- Judi Blake, Savannah, GA
I always loved being around Ms Nell, the consumate southern lady. She was always so interesting to talk to, and such a wonderful example to us younger women coming behind her. I'm so thankful to have known her.
- Penny Greer, Clinton, SC
All of my childhood memories include the lovely Nell Buford. She is the reason I, too, became a teacher. She was an inspiration at both IPChurch and school. Love to Mr. Bill and Billy in this irreplaceble loss from all the Redmond kids: Pam, Pat and Butch.
- Pamela Redmond Wall, Sandy Springs, GA
I was secretary to Nell at Independant Presbyterian Day School.More than Headmaster, she was my dear friend. It was nice seeing her at the Savannah Electric retirees functions.
- Gloria Tech, Savannah, GA
Family and Friends: Our deepest sympathy during these difficult times. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, The Armstrong Atlantic State University Alumni Association
- Erin Chamers, Savannah, GA
A great lady Bill. I am with you my friend
- Dick Stewart, Savannjah, GA
Mrs. Buford was the childhood friend of my late aunt, Henny Grayson Wolfe Knox. She also taught our sons at St. Andrew's. I pray the nearness of God's presence will comfort and bless your family.
- Judi Blake, Savannah, GA
I always loved being around Ms Nell, the consumate southern lady. She was always so interesting to talk to, and such a wonderful example to us younger women coming behind her. I'm so thankful to have known her.
- Penny Greer, Clinton, SC
All of my childhood memories include the lovely Nell Buford. She is the reason I, too, became a teacher. She was an inspiration at both IPChurch and school. Love to Mr. Bill and Billy in this irreplaceble loss from all the Redmond kids: Pam, Pat and Butch.
- Pamela Redmond Wall, Sandy Springs, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
