Obituary of Mary Beth Fairow

Mary Beth Fairow, 82, died on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Harmony Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Xenia, Ohio. Born November 21, 1941, in Sumter, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Ray Buckner and the late Mary Ray Buckner. She was a member of Springbank Baptist Church and retired from Kroger. Survivors include her brother Jack Buckner (Jackie) of Dalzell, South Carolina; two sisters: Sylvia Atchley of Sumter, South Carolina and Rosie Sauerhafer (Ross) of Zolfo Springs, Florida; daughters Troy Oliver (Mitch) of Enon, Ohio and Trina Wanchick (Mike) of Buford Georgia; grandchildren Holly Barton (Dustin), Leslie Sommer (Roland) and Hazel Wanchick; great-grandchildren Amber Barton, Heidi Sommer, Oliver Sommer, Elaine Barton and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Joanne Buckner and Florence Smith and her brother Gary Buckner. The family will receive friends July 12 at 12:00 pm with funeral services following at 1pm at Springbank Baptist Church, Dalzell, South Carolina. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mitch Oliver, Mike Wanchick, Ross Sauerhafer, Jeremiah Sauerhafer, Greg Ray and Steven Walker. Memorials may be made to Springbank Baptist Church or Suncrest Hospice of Cincinnati. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the local arrangements (803) 775-9386.