Edith Buckner Lindley, 98, of Siler City died Monday, October 28, 2019.
Mrs. Lindley was born January 21,1921 in Chatham County, NC to W.A. and Linnie Ward Buckner. She was employed by Kellwood as an Inspector for more than 30 years. Mrs. Lindley was the oldest member at Sapling Ridge UMC.
Mrs. Lindley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Irvin G. Lindley; son, John William Lindley, brother, J. Ward Buckner; sisters, Mary Johnson and Ruth Murchison; and daughter-in-law, Libby Paschal Lindley.
She is survived by a daughter, Malinda L. Thurman and husband Jerry of Siler City; grandchildren: Mark and wife Heidi, Chris and wife Sherry, Kelli and husband Josh, Kathryn and husband Andy, and Laura and husband Robert; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N Second Ave, Siler City.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Sapling Ridge UMC, 5016 Silk Hope – Gum Springs Road, Pittsboro with Reverend Jason Dickerson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the family during this time.
Online condolences may be made at: www.pughfuneralhome.com .