Libby Buffington
(April 17, 1933 - September 5, 2021)

Elizabeth “Libby” Meek Buffington, 88, of Huntington, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Sept. 5th, 2021. Libby was born April 17th 1933 in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late John Burgess Meek, Sr. and Elizabeth Woods Meek. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved sister, Rebecca Meek Wright, her brother, John Burgess Meek, Jr., and her niece, Paige Wright Molleur. She is survived by her two daughters, Juliette Buffington Tomlin of Huntington and Elizabeth “Liza” Morris Buffington of Naples, FL: three grandchildren, Addison Woods Tomlin, Mamie Clyne Tomlin and Aidan Elizabeth Smith. She is also survived by her sister in-laws, Sally Cooke Meek, and Barbara Brown Marais (Walter), and by nieces and nephews, George H. “Hank” Wright III (Sandy), Margaret “Meg” Wright Kuchar (Peter), Ashby Meek McDonald (Jim) and John Burgess Meek III (Caroline). Libby attended Marshall Lab School where she had many fond memories, thoroughly enjoying planning the class reunions for the many years with her friends from childhood. She received her AA degree from Stephens College, Columbia, MO. She lived a short time in Cincinnati, OH where she worked retail and modeled for Shillito’s Department Store. Upon her parents’ passing, she and her family moved to the family home often referred by so many as “203”. She enjoyed family gathering over holidays and hosted a slew of parties, including her annual Derby Day bash. Libby had a passion for volunteering, being involved with The Community Players, travelling throughout the country with Appalachian Craftsmen, and chairing The Galleries Ball. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday school, served on Altar Guild and Vestry. Libby was a member of the Jr League of Huntington, having served as president for a term. In “The League”, she loved helping with fundraisers (annual rummage sale) for monies to coordinate the Annual Horse Show held at Camden Park for many years. After becoming a sustaining member, she joined the Jr League Garden Club and enjoyed her many friends. In 1978, Libby began working for C.F. Reuschlein’s Jewelers and retired in 2015. While working at Reuschlein’s, she was involved with The Downtown Merchants Association and with Main Street. Libby loved working at this fine jewelry store where she was loved by her fellow co-workers and customers alike. She was often overheard saying: “I’m blessed to have a 2nd family in which I enjoy to be around so much. It is fun to get up and go to work.” Libby was also known for going to relax after her work and play Bingo on many evenings from time to time supporting the various establishments. Libby loved her movie matinees and nights out with “The Girls” over the past several decades where they would support the downtown eateries and restaurants. This very elite group of fine ladies have earned a special name of their crew as “The Wine Girls”. Of course, she will be dearly missed by her family but also by so many endearing friends that she was blessed to have touched and blessed to have had. Friends may call on Thursday, September 9th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary. Services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 10th at Trinity Episcopal Church by The Rev. James H. Morgan with interment directly following at Spring Hill Cemetery. Face Mask are strongly recommended for both visitation and services.