On Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, Yolan Elizabeth Buckner Messina passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the age of 83. She was born on September 1st, 1941. She was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to creating a nurturing home for her husband Norman of 59 years, and their four daughters. Yolan's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Yolan is preceded in death by her husband Norman Carlo Messina, her parents William and Yolanda Buckner. She is survived by her loving daughters, Christine Foushee (Raymond), Kimberly Mathews (Mike), Nanette Dieguez, Tanya Nichols (Heath), twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are visitation at 10:30-11:30 and Holy Mass at 11:30 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church 4600 Preserve Parkway, Hoover, Alabama 35226. Graveside service at Southern Heritage in Pelham, Alabama.
