Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Jean Waller Buckingham's Obituary
Age 96, of Nashville, TN passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018.
Dot was born on May 30, 1921 in Nashville, TN to Ernest and Beulah Waller. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Arthur Chester Buckingham, and her daughter, Nancy B. Scobey. She is also preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister.
Dot is survived by her grandchildren, Alisa S. (Scott) Edwards, Todd B. Scobey, Pam S. (Joel) Preston, Russell K. (Leslie) Scobey; 6 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by her nieces, Shirley (Mack) Poole and Judy Gore.
Dot enjoyed a lengthy and productive professional life, earning the respect and admiration of so many with whom she worked. She spent more than forty years as a full time professional and worked part-time well into her 80’s. Notable positions included Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Nashville Academy of Medicine, Executive Director of the TN Department of Psychology and Director of Sales and Catering, Airport Hilton.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 10 am at Spring Hill Cemetery. Rev Michael Davis will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church 172 W Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home, 5110 Gallatin Rd., Nashville, 37216. 615.865.1101. www.springhillfh.com
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