Mary "Kaye" C. Buckner

Mary "Kaye" C. Buckner, 97, Dec 28, 1922 - Nov 18, 2020 Mary was born in New York, the borough of Manhattan, to Max and Margaret (Conroy) Vogel. She graduated from a Catholic school and set out on a career in bookkeeping. Mary and her sisters, Eleanor and Pat had fun together on the Boardwalk, roller skating and going to movies. Momma met the love of her life, James Robert (Bob) Buckner at the roller rink. They were married on April 22,1946. They were together for 59 years in Holy Matrimony. They were married at St Charles Catholic Church, Bloomington, IN. Momma worked at a local bank, a car dealership and retired from the Herald Telephone. Bob and Mary had four children: Terry D Buckner (Lane) Fort Wayne, IN, Erin Dulin (Roger) Brazil, IN, Ellen Denni Oakley (John), Bloomington, IN and Robin McCammon (Larry) of Bloomington, IN. Grandchildren include: Tathia Arnold (Jess), Dave Messenger (April), Deena Oakley, Shelly Oakley (Alan), David Peat Oakley (Gina), James "Jem" Wampler and Jacob "Jake" Wampler (Mindi). Mary had 16 great grandchildren and 11 great great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. After retiring Bob & Mary went on many cruises and vacations. They were in a ballroom dancing group for many years and made many dear friends. Momma was always the hostess with the class and dignity of royalty. She had a keen sense of humor, was very witty and kept us laughing. Momma had dual memberships at St Charles Catholic Church and at Fairview United Methodist Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, son Terry, her parents, sisters Eleanor O'Donnell (Richard), Pat Sands (Don) and infant sister Maxine. A cherished Aunt Aden Ryan. Brother and sister in law Glen and Lida Buckner, along with two sons in law David Messenger and David L. Oakley. The family would like to thank Bloomington Hospice for all of the tender loving care given to Momma. We so appreciate her caretakers Dorothy, Brenda, Sammi and her angel Angie Buck, who was her shower tech and attended to her while she passed. Thanks also to Dr Kyle Hornsby and the nurses at the Advanced Heart Center. A special thank you to Deena Oakley; granddaughter, caregiver and companion to Momma, who made her last years comfortable and enjoyable. A virtual funeral services for Mary will be at Allen Funeral Home, Nov 25, 2020 at 12:30 pm with the Reverend George Hartzog officiating and Dietrich Hartzog assisting. Service will be streamed though Allen Funeral Home’s YouTube Channel. Interment will be at Valhalla Memorial Gardens. Online condolences, photos, and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Mary "Kaye" C. Buckner

December 28, 1922 - November 18, 2020