Dorothy Ann

Buford

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Mrs. Dorothy Ann Buford, age 89, was born in Toledo, Ohio and raised in Rossford, Ohio. Dorothy reached the end of her journey and made her transition to her new life and home with eternal peace. Ultimate healing came on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Lakes of Monclova, Maumee, Ohio.

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Dorothy was employed by the Toledo Board of Education for several years and ultimately retired from Toledo Public Schools working 37 years as a Teacher's Aide. While working as a Teacher Aide, she worked with Special Education students with compassion and love. Dorothy loved working in her yard, planting flowers and keeping it neat since her house was on a corner for all to see.

For those who knew her well, she was the epitome of a well-dressed lady when it came to going out and, especially when attending church. It just made her feel complete when she looked her best. She was very energetic and walked a couple times a week at the Toledo Botanical Garden Park. She looked forward to attending the "Jazz in the Garden" summer concerts every summer.

Dorothy Buford loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed home cooked meals or going out to eat dinner. When Dorothy's nieces and nephews visited, she would often find snacks for them, give small tokens or gifts, or just chat with her nieces and nephews. Dorothy loved Sunday church services at Friendship Baptist Church. She was a long-time member of Friendship Baptist Church and choir. She enjoyed wearing her Sunday best clothes as she was always raised to look and dress her best. Dorothy would often attend many events where she got a chance to socialize with others. Dorothy loved being a wife and mother to her children; her passion showed in her hugs, laughter, and even tears. Dorothy fought a long health battle; she hung on as long as possible for her children. But God had other plans for Dorothy to earn her wings and fly!

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Dorothy married right out of high school and was married to Curtis Buford for 49 years. During their time together, they took road trips to Cleveland, OH, Memphis, TN and several trips to Byhalia, MS. They especially like visiting Aruba. (Internationally)

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She was the second child of five children born to the late Hosie and Myrtle Charleston Price. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Buford, Baby Douglas G. Buford, sister, Maxine Shirley Adams, brothers Herbert and Stanford Price, all of Toledo OH and Sylvester Price, Milwaukee, WI., Father and Mother-in-laws: Walker and Dorothy Buford, brothers-in-laws: Charlie Buford, Oscar Buford, sister-in-law, Pearline Buford.

She is survived by sons David Buford, Toledo, OH, and Michael Buford, daughter, Tracy Buford Hudson, Clearwater, FL, sister Evelyn Everson, Las Vegas, NV, niece Marla Everson Hollenquest (Greg), Las Vegas, NV, Gaylin Everson, Rosenberg, TX, niece Cynthia G. Adams, nephew Darrin D. Adams, great nephew, Reno Adams, all from Toledo,OH, Mark Price, Cleveland, OH, brothers-in-Laws: Willie Buford (Willie Ann), Robert Buford, all from Toledo, OH, Percy Buford (Connie) of Memphis, TN, sisters-in-laws: Zell Buford, Byhalia, MS, Yvonne Boykin (Curtis) Olive Branch, MS, Sadie Walker, Detroit, MI, Katie Boswell, Toledo, OH, Laura Kemp and Fannie Buford, Byhalia, MS, Dorothy Armstead (Jesse), Toledo, Ohio and a host nieces, nephews and friends.