Ruth Ann Buford, 81, of Memphis, TN went to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, February 2, 2021.

Born on June 26, 1939, the youngest of 9 children, her beloved parents were John and Nellie Beckham. Growing up in Jefferson County, Illinois, she loved to recount memories of her childhood with her six brothers and two sisters, and would go back home to visit them as often as she could. Raised in a hard-working farm family, she was taught many skills, which she passed down to her own family. Her many talents and loves were fishing, gardening, building things out of wood, (she once built a deck!), quilting, and cooking delicious Sunday dinners.

She married David William Buford in 1958, a love and companionship that has lasted for 63 years. She is survived by her husband David, along with 2 sons, Michael (Susie) Buford and Jeffery (Jill) Buford. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Joshua (Jordan) Buford, Nicholas Buford, Meagan Newton (Tim), Christian Buford, and Travis Buford. Ruth also leaves 2 great-grandchildren, Dakota and Brinn-Leigh Newton.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Burl Beckham, Clyde Beckham, Kenny Beckham, Keith Beckham, Arthur "Art" Beckham, and Charles Beckham; sisters Margaret Fairchild, and Shirley Jackson and one grand child, Zachary Buford.

Ruth was Joyful, loving, unselfish, funny, and devoted. She was a member of Macon Road Church of Christ and loved singing Christian hymns. She loved her family dearly and she will be missed every day.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in Ruth's memory.