Winnifred N. Buckley

Winnifred Buckley was born June 4, 1932, in Kingston, Jamaica, W.I., to Lena Parchment and James Watson. She spent her childhood in the Cayman Islands. Winnifred returned to Jamaica in her teens and started her family with the birth of her daughter, and she began her career as a cosmetologist. She would later meet her husband, Sydney, and with his two boys, their family was complete. They immigrated to the US in 1969 and eventually settled in Paterson, NJ. Winnifred was an active member of her church, Glory Gospel Assembly, and became an integral part of her community. Often called upon for prayer and fellowship, Winnifred was always willing and ready to host a prayer meeting or hold a hand in need. She never met a child she didn't love and touched many lives by teaching Sunday School. In the mid-'80s, Winnifred and Sydney would move to Orlando, FL, and join Cry of His Coming Assembly, now named Koinonia Ministries of Central Florida. They continued their commission and became active members spreading God's Word and touching many lives. A Renaissance woman from birth, Winnifred was an entrepreneur that mastered a few creative trades. In addition to hairdressing, she was a florist, ceramicist, and jewelry maker. She combined her craft-making activities under one umbrella, Winn's Creations. You can find her work in the homes of many of her friends and family members throughout the world. Winnifred spent the last few years as a volunteer with Orange County Public Schools while working on her crafts and staying current with trending technology. She was a faithful member of her church and welcomed hundreds of people into her home. Winnifred is preceded in death by her parents Lena Parchment and James Watson; brothers Herman Wong, Joseph Watson, and Lindbergh Watson; husband Sydney Buckley; and granddaughter, Petrina Russell. Left to cherish her memory and continue in her legacy are her loving daughter, Moina Russell (Gordon); sons, Noel Buckley (Margaret) and Cornel Buckley (Mirta); Sisters Jennie Watson and Alda Watson; grandchildren, Stacey Russell (Phillip), Vernecia Russell (Emanuel), Brandy Martins (Carlos), Hannah Rieff, (Jared), Calandra (Kevin), Tiffany Norwood (Tyrone), and Erika Buckley; 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

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Winnifred N. Buckley

June 4, 1932 - July 22, 2023