Iola Frances (Brown) Buffalo

Iola Frances Buffalo, affectionately known as “Frances” was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1956, in Elkton, Maryland to the proud parent of Henry E. & Rev. Olethia O. Brown. At an early age, Frances professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized at Bethel A.M.E Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Freeman. Frances received her education in the Cecil County Public Schools System and graduated from Perryville High School in Perryville, Maryland. She later furthered her education and attended George Washington University for a short while. Frances regularly found delight in excursions to Delaware Park Casino, Dover Downs Casino, and Hollywood Casino, where she would indulge in her favorite pastimes. Frances found enjoyment in playing solitaire on her tablet. Her fondness for pantsuits was evident, as was her confidence in wearing them. Blue was her preferred color, often incorporated into her attire. Shopping excursions with her sisters, Anna and Cora, were a common occurrence. Frances departed her earthly body and transitioned into eternal rest on the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Henry E. & Rev. Olethia O. Brown, Sisters; Ivory “Henrietta” Fraction & Lydia Brown, Brothers; Kurt Brown, Brenton W. Brown, Matthew N. Brown & Jerome Brown, Niece; Katrice M. Adams and Nephews; Lisslie L. Fraction & Gregory Harris. Frances’ beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of Son; Derrick K. Brown Sr., Grandchildren; Derrick K. Brown Jr., Derrius K. Brown and Demetri J. Brown, Sisters; Anna Hamilton, Cora Thomas, Blanche Lott & Ruth Harris, Brothers; Blaine Brown, Carl Brown, Thomas Brown, Aaron Brown, Roderick Brown & Kevin Brown Sr. Frances loved with her whole heart, her engrafted family that meant the world to her. Frances also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, an aunt, cousins, family, friends and extended family to cherish her memories forever.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 26th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Crouch Funeral Home P.A. 127 South Main Street North East, Maryland 21921

Obituary loving written by the family.