Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Friday, March 5, 2010 at Collier-Butler Chapel for Ms. Laura Winters Buff, age 31, of Gadsden who died Tuesday-March 2, 2010. Rev. Allen Webb will officiate with cremation services provided by Collier-Butler Funeral Home.
Laura was a 1996 graduate of Gaston High School. She was a beauty queen, cheer leader and a member of the volleyball team. After graduation she attended Gadsden State for two years. At the time of her accident she was employed at Plumber’s Wholesale, Gadsden. She loved the outdoors, especially, Little River Canyon. She was a bone marrow donor in 1995 for her brother, Christopher, who had a rare form of Leukemia. The bone marrow transplant took place at Duke University. Her bone marrow was a perfect match and because of Laura’s sacrifice, her brother, Christopher, now 17 is alive today. She will always be remembered by her lovely smile.
She is survived by her parents, Larry and Lydia Buff
Brothers, Brett Buff, Matthew Buff and Christopher Buff
Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald C. Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Grier Buff
Very special Aunts and Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
Very special friend, Dawn Bankston
Pallbearers will be: Dr. John Simpson, Steve Campbell, Caleb Campbell, Darrell Johnston, Alan Butt and Darren Johnston
Special thanks to Dr. James White, Nurses and Staff at Riverview Regional Medical Center, Lisa Roper, RN, for the special care she gave to us during a difficult time, the Gaston Community, Eureka Methodist Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, Turkeytown Methodist Church and Collinsville Presbyterian Church and numerous family and friends.
The family will accept green plants, cut arrangements or memorials may be made to Camp Smile-A-Mile 1510 5th Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35255
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.collier-butler.com
“When love is lost, do not bow your head in sadness, instead keep your head up high and gaze into heaven for that is where your broken heart has been sent to heal.”
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