Helen Gene Buckner

Helen G. Gene Buckner, 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2008 at her home. Gene was born on July 24, 1927 in Williamson County to Rufus & Bertha (Capron) Sanders. She married Vernon Buck Buckner on July 11, 1947 in Marion. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Buckner was a homemaker and a member of the Marion Church of God. Survivors include- Son & daughter in law- Cayce & Terra Buckner of Crab Orchard Son & daughter in law- Kirk D. & Debbie Buckner of Louisville, KY Twin daughters: Glen & James Sonny Burton of Marion Gwen Wristen of Marion Nine Grandchildren: Angela Gabby & husband Shannon Erik Pritchett & wife Tiffany Aaron Buckner Taylor Buckner Dakota Buckner Michael Buckner Richard Burton Rhonda Burton Tamara Burton Three Great Grandchildren: Lia Pritchett Wyatt Gabby Derik Pritchett Sister & brother in law- Mildred & Russell Stapleton of Marion She was preceded in death by her husband, son in law- Tom Wristen, two sisters- Elsie Clark & Patricia Wendler and two brothers- Clyde & Bruce Sanders. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Jeff Odom will officiate. Memorial arrangements were made at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home/ 800 N. Market St./ Marion, IL 62959.