Mary Ann Buford was born Feb. 8, 1933, in Houston, Texas, to parents, Jeff Cotharn and Kathryn Kelley Cotharn. She entered Heaven’s Gates on April 25, 2026, at the age of 93.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Kathryn Cotharn; beloved husband, Carl C. Buford. Mary is survived by her beloved daughters, Carla Hamm and husband Michael, and Carley Moreau and husband J.J., beloved sister, Kay Maingot; beloved grandchildren, Kaci Fitzgerald and husband Corey, Preston Taylor and wife Jennifer, and Wesley Moreau; beloved great-grandchildren, Chloe Hamm, Holden Fitzgerald, Reagan Taylor, Jackson Taylor, and Harrison Taylor.
Graveside Service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Kropinak officiating.
