BUCKNER, Lucille H.

Today's News-erald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Monday, April 20, 2015 <<< Lucille H. Buckner passed away peacefully, April 11, 2015 at the age of 106 in Lake Havasu City. Bucky, as she is known to her friends, has lived in Lake Havasu City since 1971 and is known by many people in the community. Born in 1908 in South Georgia, she was the last surviving of 11 children born to John and Bessie Hart. Bucky learned the value of hard work at a very early age; from picking cotton as a child, waitressing as a teenager, being top in sales for JCPenney during World War II, to her extensive career as a civil servant for the Air Force. While her formal education went through the eighth grade, she often spoke of her love of math, particularly algebra. Bucky was very competitive and loved golf and bowling. She was a well- known and accomplished bridge player and a lifetime member of the American Contract Bridge League. She remained as active as possible throughout her life. Bucky is preceded in death by her husband, Buck (1953); her parents, John (1941) and Bessie (1939); and her brothers and sisters. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her adopted family, Dave and Jenny White and children Lauren and Jamie. Services will be at a later date in Perry, Ga. The family requests no flowers and that any donations be made to Hospice of Havasu. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Buckner family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.