- Date Of Birth: June 26, 1922
- Date Of Death: September 27, 2015
- State: Michigan
Aleitha B. Buckner, age 93 of Midland died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the MidMichigan Medical Center.
The daughter of the late Michael and Gladys (Commings) Rider was born on June 26, 1922 in Midland where she was raised and educated. On January 14, 1939 she married Royalton Buckner Sr. in Midland and he predeceased her on February 13, 1979. Aleitha had worked at King’s Daughters and Sons Home in housekeeping for many years. She loved to travel whenever possible and enjoyed crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles.
She is survived by sons Myron Buckner of Midland, Daniel Buckner of Midland; daughters Clara (William) Urbanawiz of Midland, Kimberly (Ricky) Faylor of Sanford, 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by sons Thomas, Jerry, Royalton Jr.; daughters Marlene Grahm and Marjorie Pickens; brothers Michael “Jim” , George, Arnie, Bill and Glenn and sisters Florence Conklin and Ruth Knapp.
