Laurie A. Buffington, age 56, passed away on August 28, 2018. She was born October 3, 1961 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Dr. Gordon Buffington and Carolyn Buffington. She graduated from Tahlequah High School where she was a member of the tennis team. She attended Northeastern State University where she was a member of the tennis team. She moved to Gainesville in 1987 and considered Gainesville her home. She was an avid Florida Gator fan. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald. She is survived by her sister Martha of Gainesville, Florida, brother Joel (Debra) of Ann Arbor, Michigan, nieces Ashley and Halo and nephews Tristian, Tanner, Brandon, TJ and Zackary. Plus, numerous beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. .






May you rest in peace my friend. Love you Laurie!
May you rest in peace my friend. Love you!
Rest well Laurie. May God hold you in his hands and Grant you peace.
The Class of ’79 will miss you.
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Laurie’s family especially Martha her sister and Ashley her niece. As lorries long time neighbors, for 18 years, we will miss Lord is coming and going‘s as we so often spoke to her and said hi as she was bicycling in and out of the lane all these years. We know that Laurie had such a good heart and was so kind and loving to our daughter Naomi all during her growing up years. We hold Laurie in our prayers and pray that she is now experiencing profound joy and profound peace!
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Laurie was so much a part of my wonderful years in Gainesville as my manager at UCC in the 90s. Laurie was a hard worker, a dedicated Gator fan, and had a big heart. Right now my heart hurts to hear of her passing, but I know she is truly home in love and in peace.
I’m so sorry I never got to say goodbye. I’ve tried to find you for years. I will never forget you. ❤️