Vineta “Nita” Mae Buck, 83, was born April 6, 1943, in Naples, Texas, and passed away April 26, 2026. Nita resided in San Angelo, Texas. A woman deeply loved, she carried herself with steady faith, quiet honesty, and a resilience that met life as it came: firmly, thoughtfully, and with enduring grace.
Nita devoted 23 years to law enforcement and earned her Texas Peace Officer certification. She later ran the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Training Academy, where she was known for holding high standards and treating others fairly yet stern when needed, but always grounded in principle. She expected respect, not only for herself and her family, but as a way of living toward others, and that expectation became part of the legacy she leaves behind.
In her life beyond duty, Nita found comfort and satisfaction in the work of her hands and the quiet pleasures of home. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, quilting, puzzles, macramé, and collecting recipes. She could often be found watching the Hallmark channel, and she especially loved petting her dog when she wasn’t getting onto it.
Nita’s family life was central to her heart. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie Dale Rogers (killed in Vietnam), and her husband Orval Clayton Buck (passed away 1980). She is also preceded in death by her father, William Stidham of Rocky Branch, Texas; her mother, Trina Higgins of Rocky Branch, Texas; and her sisters, Linda Ruth of Rocky Branch, Texas, Margie Noble of Winnsboro, Texas, and Jearlene "Mama G" Strickland of Winnsboro, Texas.
Those who survive Nita include her sons, Jimmie Rogers, Jr. of San Angelo, Texas, and Travis Rogers of Lubbock, Texas; her daughter-in-law, Mirrie Rogers of Lubbock, Texas; and her brothers, Buddy Stidham of McKinney, Texas, Wayne Stidham of Haslet, Texas, John Paul Stidham of Lake Whitney, Texas, and David Stidham of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nita also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews to cherish her memory.
Visitation will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903, on April 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home, 435 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, Texas 76903, on April 29, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
Visitation will also be held at Corley Funeral Home, 418 N 13th St, Corsicana, TX 75110, on May 1, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Graveside Service will be held at Dresden Cemetery, 13672 FM744, Barry, TX 75102, on May 2, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Rogers, Johnathan Rogers, Dalton Martin, Aaron Rogers, Tommy Esparza, Kevin Schoff, Gary Wilkerson, Kirk Stidham, Tracy Rogers, Jeremy Bramall, and Mathew Russell.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Shannon Medical Staff, Duke Hospital (North Carolina), Lincare Medical Supplies, Hospice of San Angelo, Sam Hinojosa, Sheriff Kelly Rowe (Lubbock County), Dr. Alice Gray of Colorado University, and Cristellah Esparza & Family for their care, kindness, and support.
Vineta’s family is grateful for everyone who has reached out to provide comfort. You have really shown us how much she was loved. We want you to know that God loves you, He loves Vineta, and we’re thankful she’s with Him in Heaven.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Vineta’s honor to the Duke University Lung Transplant Program.
