Vada Pearl Buckingham born on July 12, 1948 daughter of Blanche and Whitfield McLaughlin in Florence County. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 22, 2023. 

Vada was married and shared a life with David Buckingham.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother.

Vada leaves to cherish her memories her siblings Lloyd (Barbara) Mclaughlin, Doreen Griffin and Joyce Knight. She met and formed a loving bond with a heaven sent son Andrew (Ashelee) Graham. They didn’t miss a day without calling or being in each others presence. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.