RUSSELLVILLE – Florence Mildred Buckler, 94, of Russellville passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024. Florence was born on May 9, 1930 in Clark County, Wisconsin to Forrest and Cora Blaylock. Flo was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Buckler; parents, Forrest and Cora Blaylock; and siblings, Gladys Blaylock, Don Blaylock (wife Joanna), Jim Blaylock (wife Martha), Irene Bruns (husband Malcom), Ilene Bell (husband Gerald), and Jack Blaylock.
Flo is survived by one younger sister Jann Gray who lives in Utah with her husband Don, and by Jack Blaylock’s wife Dee. Flo and Jann have communicated regularly over the past few years. Flo loved to write letters. And a phone call every now and then was appreciated too.
She also has many nieces and nephews in different states. Pam and Larry Mayes and Bryan Blaylock are the only two living in Kentucky and have always been there to support and encourage Flo for many years, which she appreciated very much.
Flo worked at Logan Memorial Hospital in the food services department for over 30 years. She always had experiences to share with others. She thought highly of her fellow workers at the hospital and they looked forward to the special foods that she prepared for them each day.
Flo attended the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russellville, Kentucky and has faithfully served her loving God Jehovah for more than 80 years. She has gained many friends in Jehovah’s organization over the years and will be missed by all.
There will be a Memorial Service held at the Russellville Kentucky Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 228 Earl Rd, Russellville, KY 42276, on Saturday December 7″ at 2:00 PM.