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Loretta Van Buren

02/22/1952 - 10/13/2024

Obituary For Loretta Van Buren

Loretta D Van Buren, 72 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Born Friday, February 22, 1952 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Ermit Dean and the late Earnestine Gatewood Boyd. She was a retired account manager for Xerox. Graduate of Melrose High School Class of 1971 and a graduate of RITT College. She was also a proud member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are son, Corry Van Buren, Brother Stanley Boyd, Sisters Evelyn Van Buren an Yvette Boyd Hughes, Two grandchildren Gideon Welch and Taren Welch and a host of relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 2:00pm-2:55pm with a memorial service to follow at 3:00pm both will be held at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 394 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126


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I met sweet Loretta at the Internal Revenue Service in the 70's. She was soft spoken then & still the same sweet soft spoken when i ran into her 40 years later. Deepest Sympathy to Corry and the family

I was so sad when I learned that Loretta passed away. She was Mt manager at Xerox Corporation. Rest on heavenly Peace Loretta. Condolences to her family and friends. Marie Dickerson Roach

My amazing cousin I'm so saddened to hear of your passing. You'll always be with us in spirit and great memories ❤️ rest in peace cuz much love J.C.

My deepest condolences to the family.

Praying for the entire family. May you find strength and comfort through God's grace and the many friends and family who share this chapter of sadness. Loretta will be missed. Velma Maclin and Family PMBC Church Member

May the love of God surround you and comfort you as you remember and celebrate the well-spent life of Loretta . She will live on in the hearts and minds of us who loved and respected her. My continued prayers are with the entire family.

I was sadden when I read Loretta has passed. I meet her at Progressive. She such a sweet and nice lady. My condolences to the family and Progressive Church Family. Jacqueline Nichols

I am devastated by the sudden loss of my dear friend, Loretta. We worked together for years at Xerox Corporation. But my most meaningful memories of Loretta came from our friendship and spiritual connection. I will miss our conversations and her optimistic view of the world we live in. She always had hope for better things to come. - Donna Garrett

My sincere condolences to Corry my Alumus and the entire family of Ms. Loretta. Ms. Loretta will greatly be missed by many. She had a beautiful spirit inside and out. Never forgotten. Sending Love from the Monger/Hargrave family

I was at a loss for words when I heard that Loretta had passed. She was my wonderful neighbor for many years and I loved her so much. Bless her family in their time of grief. Randa Fergus

I was stunned to hear about Loretta's passing. I worked with her at Xerox for over 20 years. She was an incredible person. She made the BEST tea cakes 😊. My prayers go out to her family. Rest in peace.

So saddened and shocked when hearing of Loretta's passing. Such a beautiful,kind and caring person whom I loved. Extending my deepest sympathy to her family that she loved so much. I will miss our conversations as we consoled each other, laughed together and shared memories of our years at Xerox. You taught me so much. Rest in heaven!y peace, our dear LVB. Dee Dee Given

I too was lost for words when I heard of Loretta's passing . We both worked at Xerox Corp.,for over 32 years. We shared many customer service experiences, family stories, and her Mom's recipes. Correy her family, church family and friend, I offer my sincere condolences and 🙏 that God will give you comfort, peace and strength during this most difficult time. Loretta may you Rest In Heavenly Peace 🕊️ 🕊️💜

Pauline R. Hibler

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home | Memphis, TN

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