Avis Mae Leggett Buckner , wife of the late Ralph Buckner of Joaquin, Texas passed away on October 23, 2012 in Atascocita, Texas at the age of 84 years. Avis was born in the Ashton Community on July 11, 1928 to the late Asa Leggett and Maggie Taylor Leggett. In 1949, she married Ralph Buckner and they remained husband and wife for 57 years until his death in 2006.

Avis is survived by her daughter, Martha Buckner, "other daughters" Vanya Rhea and Betsy Delgado; her granddaughter Carissa Magras and husband Brandon; two great-grandchildren Jesse and Providence Magras of Willow Street, Pennsylvania; a brother, John Leggett of Joaquin and a sister, Anne Harvey of Shelbyville.

Special family friends include Roy, Diedre and Destiny Romero; Ricky Smith, Glenn Oates and her best friend, Evon Daw.

Avis was an avid animal lover and raised AKC Boxers for many years. She was proud to be known as "The Dog Lady". She also loved all other animals, bird and being outdoors.

She had a generous and caring spirit and selflessly assisted many individuals in need during her life seeking no recognition in return.

Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home on Saturday October 27, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held immediately following the visitation at the Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Humane Society of Nacogdoches or to the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.