Ms. Shirley Buford

August 26, 1965 - October 6, 2020

Shirley Mae Buford was born in Tunica, Mississippi the daughter of Napoleon and Ella Buford on August 26, 1965. She passed away on October 6, 2020. At the age of 55 years. Shirley Buford was a loving and kind mother, daughter, sister and friend. She lived in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Old Town Christian Outreach Center as her home church. Her favorite thing to do was hang around her family, sing, dance and watch T.V. She was very funny. She loved to cook. She leaves to cherish many memories, her spouse, Darryl Floyd Griffin; four children, DeShawn (LeKeyondra) McClain, Derrick Aaron, April Aaron and Tiara Aaron; grandchildren, A’Niyia Conyers and DeShawn McClain, both of Toledo, OH and Sophia Shields of Saginaw, MI; a fourth generation baby is expected to come soon; her mother, Ella Buford and father, Napoleon Buford; sisters, Joanne Buford, Brenda Buford, Alma Buford, Magnolia Buford and Christine Jackson; brothers, James Buford, Gilmer Buford, Alonza Buford, Eddie Buford and Sernachi Buford; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, many other relatives and friends including special friends, John Barden, “Cornbread”, Tempie Milsap and Hugh Williams. Ms. Buford was preceded in death by her son, Derrick Aaron; brothers, Milton, Henry Lee and Napoleon Buford, Jr., and Robert Lee Jackson; one sister, Monie Buford. The family would like to express special thanks to all of Shirley’s family and close friends. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48607. Pastor Vannie Griffin will officiate. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.