Mary Lou Buck

May 6, 2011

Mary Lou Buck 79, of Frankfort, IN, passed away 5 a.m. Friday, May 06, 2011 in her home. Born November 22, 1931 in Clinton County, IN to the late Ert Ross & Edna (Thompson) Simpson. She was married to Billy Joe Buck and he passed away January 27, 2005. Mrs. Buck was a lifelong educator who retired from Frankfort High School in 1996 after having previously taught for a short time in Elkhart, IN. She received her BS from Purdue University after graduating from Kirklin (IN) High School. She furthered her education by receiving her Masters Degree from Purdue University and her 6th Year degree from Butler University. She also served as the Coordinator of the Student Cadet Teaching Program at Frankfort High School for many years.

Visitation and Services

Family services were held on Monday, May 9, 2011. Memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at Goodwin’s.

Survived by:

1 Daughter: Jeri (Husband-Nelson) Kingery of Rural Frankfort 2 Grand Daughters: Jaci (Husband-Sam) Kuhn of Indianapolis and Katy (Husband-John) Hazard of Indianapolis 1 Great Grand Daughter: Marlee Kuhn at home.

Condolences

6 Condolences for “Mary Lou Buck”

  1. Jaci Kuhn May 11, 2011 at 11:31 am

    My Grandma Buck

    Knew this day would come
    Hard to say goodbye
    Feeling a bit numb
    Still tears in one’s eyes

    Always a listening ear
    No judgement ever passed
    The first one to give a cheer
    Teachings will always last

    Heart pure and made of gold
    Always putting others first
    Persistence very bold
    Wittiness came in bursts

    Soul unlike no other
    Beauty inside and out
    To many a mother
    Your love never a doubt

    Lived life with so much drive
    Legacy will live on
    Touched so many lives
    Memories never gone.

    By Jaci Kuhn

  2. Susan and Todd Kuhn May 12, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Mary Lou Buck was a beautiful person. We will miss her. We loved her smile!
    Lesley (Kuhn/Doane) was one of her cadet teachers. Lesley loved Mrs. Buck and encouraged her to be a teacher. Because of Mary Lou, she has become an excellent teacher (English and reading-6th & 7th grade). Doug enjoyed Mrs. Buck too!
    We have so many memories with Mrs. Buck. We are so proud that Jaci and Sam were married, and now we also have Marlee. And now we have an extended family with Jeri & Nelson, Katie & John and the rest of the family.
    We are blessed!
    Love,
    Susan and Todd Kuhn
    todd_kuhn@att.net

  3. Kevin & Carol Hamilton May 12, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Nelson & Jeri,
    So sorry to read about your mom. She was a real sweetie and truly a class act. Whenever I pick up a book to read I think of her. All of you take care. Carol & Kevin

  4. LaDawna Roberts May 15, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Jeri, So sorry to hear about your mom. Praying for peace for your family.
    LaDawna

  5. Lesley Kuhn Doane May 18, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    I will always have a special place in my heart for Mrs. Buck. She genuinely cared for her students, fostered a love of learning, and helped them to follow their dreams. I only hope that I can have the same effect on my students.

    I also had the pleasure of knowing her as “Grandma Buck.” I will never forget the way she giggled at Sam’s silly comments, or the way her eyes sparkled when she held Marlee.

  6. Deby McDowell May 23, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Jeri Jo, Jaci, Katy, Nelson and families, your mom/grandma was a true role model to so many! She encouraged so many to love reading and to go on to become great teachers. I will never forget our many evenings together at the Common Ground and her being right next door whenever I needed someone to listen or vent to or a shoulder to lean on. She shared all of you wonderful people with me and I have great memories of summer days in the pool or shopping or just talking. She was a wonderful person and I am proud to have been part of her life. Blessing will fall from her arms in heaven down to you here on earth! Love you all.

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