Shirley Buckingham

buckinghamcropShirley Marie Buckingham passed away peacefully on August 11, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her beloved husband Edward E. Buckingham and her loving children, Arnold, Dwayne, Tina and Eugene. She was preceded in death by he daughter Melenda. Shirley was the proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 19, a dear aunt and friend of many.

A Celebration of her life was held on Thursday, August 14th at St. Louis Cremation.

23 Comments

  1. Eugene Buckingham on August 16, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    We are missing you so much Mom. You are loved and missed by so many. I am missing our conversations and our dates on Wednesday. Hope you are enjoying yourself in heaven with being able to breathe, walk, and not having any more pains. You and Melinda enjoy each other. Love you always.

    Eugene Buckingham, your son



  2. aiden buckingham on August 16, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I love and miss you so much gma.



  3. pam on August 16, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Grandma it’s only been a few days since we said our goodbyes I love you and miss you more than words can say. R.i.p grandma



  4. Mark Harpstrite on August 17, 2014 at 4:29 am

    I know you holding hands with your daughter Melinda in Heaven! Hope I get there someday to have one of your famous thanksgiving dinners!
    Love and prayers, Mark



  5. Brenda Accardi on August 17, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Auntie I love and miss you so much. You weren’t just my aunt you were also like a mom to me. I owe you so much. I don’t have anyone left in my life that I can go to and talk to. I am all alone without you. I know your in a better place but I needed you here. You will never be forgotten I will love and miss you always. You were a great person and did so much for everyone I will see you and my mom again someday. <3



  6. cody on August 17, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Will never forget GMA and u will always be missed



  7. Heather zeilman on August 17, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Love u gma we miss u so much but your n a better place you can breath easy now we miss n love you but will always be with us n close to our hearts love you!!!



  8. pam zeilman on August 17, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Grandma I miss and love you so much. I will leave a message every day. R.i.p grandma. ?your grand daughter



  9. Danielle buckingham on August 17, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    I love and miss you grandma. Im gla that i gave hailey our middle name. <3 dani



  10. Dwayan Buckingham Jr. on August 17, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    I miss you, Grandma. Thanks for keeping me on the right track and raising me. Don’t worry about grandpa, I’ll keep him under control. I love you.



  11. pam zeilman on August 18, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Grandma today it has been 7 days since you were called home. Miss you so much. My heart is aching for you. You will not be forgotten and you are in our hearts always. I love you so much. r.i.p grandma



  12. Mariah on August 18, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Grandma i love and miss you so much. You were like a second mom to me. You watched me when i was younger, let me do your hair and you let me do your nails. That is how i remrmber you grandma. I love you with all my heart



  13. Tina zeilman on August 24, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Miss u mom!!! YOU ARE FREE NOW U WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US



  14. Tina zeilman on August 24, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    I mom I got u in my room with me so we can watch our programs together miss u alot and love u with all my heart



  15. pam zeilman on August 29, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    I’m missing you more and more everyday. Things are not easier with you gone but knowing you are no longer suffering lessons the pain of you being called home. I love and miss you grandma. You are with me everyday.



  16. Tina zeilman on September 1, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Mom i miss u very much and it’s not the same with out u I think about u every single day and love u sooo much I know ur happier and healthier so enjoy being with Melinda



  17. pam zeilman on September 3, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    I believe all the random rain drops that hit me on my cheek everyday are from you. Grandma I miss you so much, your in my mind and heart every moment of everyday. I love you grandma. R.i.p ???



  18. pam zeilman on September 9, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Can’t stop telling you how much I miss you. I still haven’t accepted you are gone. I love you and I think of the rain as love from you above looking over me. We will see each other again. I love you gma



  19. aliya zeilman on September 10, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Hey grandma thank you for the present I miss you very much and wish u were here with me right this second I know u feel way better then wen you were alive u are in a much better place now I will remember most of the things u gave to me and I will remember everything.u will all ways be in my heart everywhere I go I love u so much grandma R.I.P



  20. tinazeimanl on September 10, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Mom it’s almost a month since u left me and I miss u soo much I love you mom RIP



  21. Aliya Zeilman on September 10, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Hey grandma how u doing up there I know u prolly having fun partying up there Lhh I miss u sooo much I keep u in my heart alday everyday I will meet u there soon so we all can have fun doing are thing R.i.p grandma



  22. Aliya Zeilman on September 10, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Hey grandma how u doing up there I know u prolly partying up there with your friends I miss you soo much I will be up there with u someday so we can paint nails and stuff Lhh I keep u in my heart all day everyday R.I.P GRANDMA



  23. Aliya Zeilman on September 10, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    We miss u grandma it has been way different since u left us



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