Charcy Mae Boler Buford

Obituary For Charcy Mae Boler Buford

Mrs. Charcy Mea Boler Buford, 90 was born on March 21, 1932 to Wilma & Emma Boler in Decatur, MS.

Public Visitation will be held on Thursday August 18, 2022, 9-5:00 p.m., Westhaven Funeral Home. Family & Friends hour will be held on Thursday August 18, 2022, 5-7:00 p.m., Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel, 3580 Robinson Rd. Jackson, MS 39209

Funeral services will be held on Friday August 19, 2022, 11:00 a.m., Lynch Street C.M.E. Church, 2175 John R Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39209 with burial in Garden Memorial Park, 8001 Hwy 49 N. Jackson, MS 39209.

Charcy Mae Boler Buford was born March 29, 1932, in Decatur, Mississippi, to the late Wilmon and Emma Boler. She grew up with five sisters (Dorothy, Myrtis, Mary Helen, Dora and Faye) and two brothers (James and Jessie) in a wholesome and supportive family environment. She began her quest for learning and serving within her community where all of the siblings were expected not only to achieve their best but also to serve others with all of their gifts, talents and achievements. She became well-known for her loving and generous spirit that was embedded through experience with teachings from Third Temple Holiness Church located in Jackson, Mississippi. Charcy later achieved a notable milestone that set her apart from many women of color at that time. She was hired to be the first African American saleswoman in the state of Mississippi at Kent’s Dollar Store. She exuded pride and prestige with this honor. Later she graduated from cosmetology school and became a successful hair stylist. Charcy was a leading lady in her community and church. She wore many hats both literally and spiritually. She was known as “the hat lady” since she proudly wore her beautiful hats to church. But at church she never shirked her duty to serve joyfully as a deaconess, usher, member of the Mothers‘ Board and wherever else she could help. Her warm and engaging smile greeted everyone. She used her gifts and talents to help many in the community as well. In 1973 she married Thomas Buford and they resided in Jackson. Their blended household consisted of seven unique children. Her parents, sister Dorothy, brother James, and daughter Barbara Buford, all preceded her in death. Charcy departed this life on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Her memory will forever live in the hearts of her husband: Thomas Buford; her children: Toni Roberts, Dianne Stingley, Vernon Perry, Alpha Robinson-Ross (Frank), Joseph Darby (Connie), and James Darby (Joscelyn); her sisters: Myrtis Minor, Dora Thigpen (Beray), Mary Helen Anderson, and Faye Jones (George); her brother Jessie Boler; seventeen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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