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Cynthia L. Buckley

Jan 1, 1961 – Mar 24, 2023

Service Details

Homegoing services for First Lady Cynthia L. Buckley will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. There will be a visitation at 10:00 A.M. until the time of services in the funeral home.

 

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First Lady Cynthia L Buckley (Moon) was called home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi, on January 1, 1961, to  Henry (deceased) and Kizzie Bester. She graduated from Washington Park High School where she met the love of her life, Joseph Buckley.  Cynthia was married to Joe on February 28, 1984. She was employed as an in-home healthcare provider. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, cooking, and going to various casinos throughout the country. Cynthia will always be remembered for her entertaining personality and witty sense of humor. Cynthia loved attending church and seeing her husband preach the gospel.

In addition to her mother, Cynthia leaves behind many close friends and family members including her husband, Apostle Joseph Buckley and sons, Joseph Junior and Jerel (Sarah) Buckley. Cynthia was the second child born to her parents and leaves behind sisters, Janet Bester, Johnnie May Bester, Yvonne Williams, Virgie Bester and Lakaeshia Bester. Brothers, James (Sherri) Bester, Henry Bester, Kenny (Holly) Bester, CT Bester, and Cedric (Coretta) Bester. Cynthia was the grandmother to Lincoln and Vivienne Buckley. Cynthia has only two remaining uncles, Willie and Ben Bester and several cousins including Mary Bryant, Ora Lee Griffin, Rose Foster, and Willie Bester Jr with whom she had a special bond, and in-laws, Minister Deloris Brown, Eula (JW) Booker, First Lady Annie (Pastor Johnny) Thomas, Minister Della Buckley, Dr. Betty Pace, MD, Minister Wanda Buckley, Willie Buckley.  Cynthia also leaves behind special friends, Carla Branch and Cora Williams.

In addition to her father, Cynthia was proceeded in death by her brother, Harvey Bester, grandparents, Elmer & Roberta Washington and James (Slim) and Virgie Bester;  parents in-law, AJ and Ora Bell Buckley; sisters and brothers in-law, Andrew Jackson Buckley, Willie Minze Buckley, Lydia Mae Buckley, Anthony Terry Buckley, Mary Ann (Arnold) Martin, Shirley Buckley, and Louise Tucker.

Homegoing services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. There will be a visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the healthcare professionals at Froedtert Hospital and Ascension All Saints Hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Stacey Moore & Family says

    April 2, 2023 at 9:02 am

    Condolences to the Buckley & Bester families

  2. Selethia.gunn@aah.org says

    April 2, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    Praying for your family sorry for your loss.

  3. Willie and Daris J Hodges says

    April 3, 2023 at 3:12 am

    Condolences to the family, our prayers are with you.

  4. Sheila N Grandy says

    April 3, 2023 at 7:28 am

    My condolences to the family of Mrs. Buckley, may God comfort you all during this time, 🙏

  5. Rodney and Valerie McLain says

    April 3, 2023 at 9:44 am

    We are so sorry for your loss and we hope you will find comfort in knowing that you are loved by your friends. May God’s peace always be with you all.

  6. D Love and family says

    April 3, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    Sending condolences and prayers to Buckley family

  7. Mary Jeffries and the Bedford Family says

    April 3, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    Sending condolences to the entire family. Prayers lifted up that you all will find peace during this most difficult time

  8. Sheila & Rosie Blackwell and family says

    April 3, 2023 at 11:21 pm

    Our greatest sympathy to the Bester & Buckley family. We went to school together and lived down the street from one another back in the day. Loss contact. But you never forget the love that’s given from people alone the way. God’s bless

  9. Sherrie Tucker says

    April 4, 2023 at 6:34 am

    Gone but never forgotten RIP Auntie Moon 🙏❤️❤️

  10. Ossie Davison and family. says

    April 4, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    Bester and Buckley you have our condolences in the passing of Cynthia may she rest in heaven.

  11. Deborah Sims-Brown and Entire Sims Family 🙏🏽 says

    April 5, 2023 at 9:46 am

    Sending Condolences and Prayers to the Buckley and Bester families. Rest In Heavenly Peace Cynthia 💕

  12. Minister Rebecca Love ❤ says

    April 6, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    Sending Love And Condolences

  13. Clifton T Bester says

    April 7, 2023 at 10:12 am

    I will miss my sister

  14. Pastor Della Jane Buckley says

    April 8, 2023 at 1:11 am

    Gone but never forgotten. RIPIH Moon.

  15. Dorothy Erby Cosby.. says

    April 8, 2023 at 12:58 pm

    May you RIP ,GOD BLESS your family.

  16. Annette Powell & Tucker Family says

    April 10, 2023 at 9:51 pm

    Joseph Buckley & Family,
    We’re so sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s strength in the days to come.

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