Elizabeth "Lib" C Buckner

Elizabeth “Lib” Cooper Buckner, 96, passed away on June 9, 2024 (11 days shy of her 97th birthday). Lib was born the last of 8 children on June 20, 1927 to Pinkney Cooper and Lizzie Garner Cooper in Ponce De Leon, Florida.

Lib worked as a dental hygienist early in her marriage as well as a real estate agent for a short time; however, the majority of her life she was a homemaker.

In her spare time, Lib was an avid Bridge player and was part of many groups such as the Indian Hills Bridge Club, and a Duplicate Bridge Club. She was also involved in many other clubs such as the Sallie Mae Circle at Mt. Bethel, the Gray Lady Organization with the American Red Cross, and for a time was President of the Officer’s Wives Club (1966). On December 19, 1948 she married the love of her life, Julian Ellie Buckner and they remained married for the next fifty-eight years before his passing. Being an Army wife to her husband Julian, they traveled the world and lived in multiple countries such as England and Korea. Lib will truly be missed and was deeply loved.

She is survived by her son, Julian A. Buckner; Daughters-in-law, Wanda Buckner and Joanne (Robert) Buckner; grandchildren, Brad (Jenna) Buckner, Michelle Buckner, and Kyle Buckner; great-grandchildren, Nicholas (Kaitlin) Burkett, Isabella Burkett, and Cooper Buckner; great great grandchildren, Carter Burkett and Crew Burkett; niece, Jan Johnson; nephew, Jack Gilliland; and many friends to cherish her memory.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 29th, 2024 at Mt. Bethel Church in Marietta, Georgia (reception following for visitation). A private ceremony will be held at Georgia National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her late husband, Julian.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lib Buckner’s name to Mt. Bethel Church in Marietta, Georgia.