Catherine M. Buckner Obituary
The family announces the passing of Catherine M. Buckner of Walnut Grove, Missouri on October 18, 2026. Catherine, born on April 17, 1947 in Brighton, Missouri, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Catherine M. Buckner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Cruse and Clara Witt Cruse; her parents-in-law, Frank Buckner and Flossie Dickson Buckner; her siblings, David Cruse and Carolyn; her brother-in-law Jack Kenworthy; her sister Carlene; her siblings-in-law, Jim Blankenship, Aaron Felty, Anna Sue Pequignot and William Buckner; her niece Sheila Johnson; and her nephew David Furry.
She is survived by: her husband Charles Buckner Sr. (Charlie); her children, Christy Gott (David) of Walnut Grove, MO and C. J. Buckner (Susan) of Aldrich, MO; her granddaughters, Kaylie Wheeler (Trevor) of Marshfield, MO, Kelsie Crites (Seth) of Walnut Grove, MO, Katherine McDougal of Republic, MO and Kinsie Gott of Walnut Grove, MO; her siblings, Diane Essary (Dennis) of Willard, MO, Michael Cruse of Willard, MO and Norma Felty of Willard, MO; and her siblings-in-law, George Buckner (Kathy) of Webb City, MO and Donna Overman of Kansas. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, as well as many other family members and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home (612 N Washington St, Walnut Grove, MO 65770).
