Mrs. Joan Powell Buff, 88, of Valdese passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at The Berkley Assisted Living following a period of declining health.
Joan was born October 30, 1935 in Burke County to the late James Willard Powell and Cornelia Watkins Powell. Joan and her husband Bill owned and operated a Curtis Mathes franchise, A & B TV. She later retired from Burke County Public Schools Cafeteria. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Morganton where she was Church Treasurer, a Sunday School Teacher, and participated in the Backpack Ministry. She was also a member of the Morganton Optimist Club for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Scott Buff, Jr.; brothers, George Powell and Billy Ray Powell; and sister, Phyliss Peters.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Lisa Franklin (Jerry) of Valdese and Susan Masefield (Charles “Chuck”) of Valdese; granddaughter, Elizabeth Franklin Tallent (Christian); step grandson, Alex Masefield (Sue); great grandchildren, Miles Tallent and Mia Tallent; and sister, Linda Berry (Don) of Connelly Springs.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Heritage Funeral Service.
A funeral service will be held 2:00PM Thursday, September 5, 2024 in the Chapel at First Baptist Church Morganton with Rev. Tom Bland officiating.
Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Medi Hospice Care at P.O. Box 1325 Newland, NC 28657.
Lisa & family, I am so very sorry for your loss
She was the most caring, loving person I ever knew. We have been neighbors for over 40 years and she would do anything she could to help you in anyway. My heart is broken she will definitely be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Earth’s loss will truly be Heaven’s gain. So sorry for your loss. – however I feel like it was our loss too.
Dear Lisa and Susan
Your Mom was such a sweet kind lady. I’ll always remember her smile.
You both wiil be in my thoughts and prayers
Love Libby & Dawn
Lisa I am so sorry for the loss of your mother we are praying for you and the family.
On behalf of the Agape, Cauble, Dorcas Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, I want to express our sympathy to you on her passing. She was in the inactive portion of our class due to being at the Berkeley but she was always sweet to those who visited her. She will be missed.
Mardee Black, president
How sweet to remember your Mom and Dad! They were such treasured members of Oak Ridge Baptist in my earlier years. They were always serving God through their kindness to others.
What a wonderful Christian legacy they leave in each of their children and grandchildren. Please accept our sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers.
Susan and David Pollpeter
Lisa and Susan, It was sad to hear of the passing of your mother. I recall the many fun times we had doing Optimist Club of Morganton events. I just received the email notifying me of her passing and was unable to be there in person. May the warmth and comfort of God surround you both as you move on with life without her.
As one of her customers I enjoyed talking with her. She had a sweet smile.