Ms. Elnora Buford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elnora Buford,83, of Peoria departed this life on May 8, 2021 at her residence amongst loving family at 10:00 p.m. Elnora was born on May 26, 1937 in Blytheville, Ark to Willie and Flora King, they precede her. She moved to Peoria, IL in 1968. After years of service, she retired from Proctor Hospital in 1992. She loved garage sales, puzzles, and her beloved dog “Duke”. A good pot of greens and fish was two of her favorite foods. Elnora leaves to cherish her precious memory: two sons: Robert (Paula) Buford and Daniel Robinson of Peoria; eleven daughters: Leora Buford of Peoria, Gloria (Steve) Lucas of Blytheville, Ark, Jonnie Causey of Coyners, GA, Mary Forrest, Alice Evans, Viella Duncan, all of Peoria, and Deloris Buford of Galesburg, IL, Lakisha Mann - Buford, Patience Scott, Britney Forrest, and Valyncia Forrest all of Peoria; four brothers: Robert (Marie) King of Harvey, IL, Chester King, Willie (Lucinda) King Jr. both of Peoria, and Elijah King of Blytheville, Ark; two sisters: Mamie King of Bakersville, CA and LuAnn King of Peoria, IL.; a host of grandchildren and family and friends who loved her dearly. Elnora was preceded in death by: four sons, one daughter, six brothers, and one sister. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Elnora Saturday, May 15, 2021at Sovereign Grace M.B.C. at 1505 W Martin street Peoria, IL 61605 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one- hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Alvin Riley Sr will officiate. Due to COVID-19 mandates masks and social distancing are required. Elnora will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale of Cemetery.

Ms. Elnora Buford

May 26, 1937 - May 8, 2021