Mary Ann Buford was born February 8, 1933 in Houston, Texas to parents, Jeff Cotharn and Kathryn Kelley Cotharn. She entered Heaven’s Gates on April 25, 2026 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Kathryn Cotharn; beloved husband, Carl C. Buford. Mary is survived by her beloved daughters, Carla Hamm and husband Michael, and Carley Moreau and husband J.J., beloved sister, Kay Maingot; beloved grandchildren, Kaci Fitzgerald and husband Corey, Preston Taylor and wife Jennifer, and Wesley Moreau; beloved great-grandchildren, Chloe Hamm, Holden Fitzgerald, Reagan Taylor, Jackson Taylor, and Harrison Taylor. Graveside Service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in the Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery at 11am with Pastor John Kropinak officiating.