Dear Debbie and Margaret, I just found out this morning at Church of your mother/grandmother's death.  I am so sorry but I know she's in a happy place.    June, the Deacon at my church who told me today, said that all of the Deacons loved her because she would sing along and know all of the words to the hymns.  As she was there when I arrived at BP, I just had a special feeling for her.  Margaret, you look like her when she was younger.  Elsie (former receptionist at Beacon Pointe)

For several years I have conducted  a bible study at Beacon Pointe in Clifton Park NY. Buford was one of my favorites. She knew her bible and used to say "honey,you start the hymns, I'll sing along, I know them all".
I'm sad for the family's loss but forever greatful that I got to know her, even a little bit
Jim Greenfield

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Aunt Booba, I will miss you so much. You and Uncle James were always at the family reunions. She always brought a smile to my face and was so full of love. May God be with us all as we grieve. We all know that you are in a better place and that now you are with the Lord. Love you! Your Great niece, June!

OBITUARY

Mrs. Buford Aileen Bass

October 26, 1918 – November 18, 2013

Leak Memory Chapel

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