Shirley Embler Buckner

Shirley Embler Buckner, 75, of Asheville, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Laurels of Summit Ridge. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Buckner was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Jo Ferguson Embler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George H. Buckner. Mrs. Buckner was an avid bridge player and was also active in various community organizations. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Cody and her husband, Mark, of Asheville; her son, Rodney Buckner and his wife, Kim, of Leicester; five grandchildren, Stefanie Buckner, Kori Buckner, Chase Buckner, Camile Cody, and Carolyn Cody; one sister, Marie Embler, of Candler; and one brother, Joe Embler of Sumter, SC. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Buddy Corbin officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 531 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806.