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Dixie Lee Bufford

October 19, 1949 — February 28, 2019

Dixie Lee Bufford was born October 19, 1949, in Ridgely, Maryland to the late Howard Oliver Wright and Bertha Harris-Wright. She was the forthof seven children. She departed this life on February 28, 2019, at home surrounded by family. 

Dixie relocated from Ridgely,Maryland toCentreville, Maryland to Boston, Massachusetts after graduating high school. She met and married her Boaz, Clance Bufford on April 18, 1977. They had eleven children. She held several jobs throughout her career working at the New England Bell Telephone Company, Visiting Nurses Association, Tedeschi’s and retiring from BNY MellonBank.

Dixie was a loving, selfless woman, always putting others before herself. As a mother of eleven children, she always had children in her home. Dixie was a nurturing person by nature, and her home was a place of refuge for many. Dixie had an open door, and everyone who entered through the doors felt welcomed. Many came to her seeking love, guidance, and advice. She always directed people to pray and seek God, which is how she lived and operated. Dixie lived in love, walked in love, and followed love. She would always tell us God called me to walk in love. Dixie did not hesitate to help if she was aware of a need. 

Dixie was a member of the Anointed Biblical Scriptures and ministered through song in many of the churches in the surrounding Boston Area and at the City of Boston’s annual Gospel Fest. 

She loved to sing unto the Lord. 

Dixie leaves to cherish her memory her children, Veronica Wright-Baker (Willie), Sandra, Sharla Oyekoya (Ajibola), Linda Bufford-Edouard (Jude), Darlene, Sarah, Rita, Feliesha, Kimberly, And Aaron (Stashia), Grandchildren: Shatara, Kimeisha, Kyra, Shalysha, Courtney, Josiah, Nathan, Jalen, Chase, Ifeoluwa, Aariyana, Jadesola, Kordell, Jordan, Alexis, Bayode, Elijah, Jacob, and Aariyellis. Great Grandchild: McKenzie Lee. Four loving God children: Michelle, Georgia, Love, and Tausean. She was also a spiritual mother to many.  

She leaves behind living (sister) Mary Wright- Blake and three brothers Maurice Wright (Leona), Derwin Wright (Kay), Dwayne Wright. That loved their older and younger sister dearly. They would get together and sing and reminisce. 

Dixie was preceded in death by two brothers James Harris and Howard Oliver Wright Jr.,one child Dana Edward Bufford, and one great grandchild, Ryleigh Marks Brown. 

Dixie was considered a second mother to Debita, Curtis, Cheri, Christopher, Antone, Job. Jr, Elizabeth, Sharon, Matthew, Clifton, Marc, Catherine, Renee, Lorece, Bode, and Sam. She also leaves a host of other nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends who were dearly beloved to her. 

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Waking Period

Friday, March 8, 2019

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Celebration of Life & Legacy

Friday, March 8, 2019

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