Barbara Carol (Russ) Buss

Barbara Carol Buss, age 76, went to her eternal home with the Lord Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home in Forsyth, Georgia. She was a loving devoted wife to Jared E. Buss for 57 years and mother to her children, Jeffrey J. Buss and spouse, Jane of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, Cheryl Ann Morris of Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania, and Michael J. Buss and spouse, Meagan of Forsyth, Georgia. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Megan Buss, Alec Buss, Andrew Buss, Jared Morris, Michael Buss and Madison Buss; and her sister, Linda and Thomas Gormley of West Seneca, New York. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Catherine Russ, her sister Judith Medeve, and her son-in-law, Donald Morris.

Barbara, also lovingly referred to as “BB”, attended high school in West Seneca and was a majorette and grew a passion for sports that she followed her entire life. BB was active in numerous Tennis centers, managing two, one in KoKomo, Indiana and another in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She played in the WTA/ALTA, competitively, for over 18 years.

BB and her husband, Jared, shared a very busy and productive life living in several cities finding and growing friends throughout those years. She was not denied her spot in a career either, working as a real estate agent in Cobb County, Georgia with the Harry Norman Realtors with the nickname, “The Closer”. She had a fond relationship every place she lived within the communities through friendships and sports. Over the years, her love of golf landed BB with memberships at many clubs where friendships were nurtured. Indian Hills Golf Club of Marietta Georgia, The Eagles Club, The Stonebriar Club of North Dallas, Texas, The Treesdale Club of Mars, Pennsylvania, and the Shadowood Club of Bonita Springs, Florida. And, closing this chapter of her life, as member of the River Forest Club in Forsyth, Georgia.

She traveled in Mexico, Canada, Europe and attending a cooking school in Italy. BB was also a partner in several companies including, J&B Properties LLC, Aurora Huts LLC (a family business of Pizza Huts in Pittsburgh PA); The French Market and Tavern/The Peach Pit & Grill with Three locations; Buss Market LLC; and Buss Brands LLC.

BB was vivacious and lived a full and active life. She had a kind and generous spirit and found time to be a true follower of the Lord. She had been most currently a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Arrangements will be taken care by the Kenneth Howe Funeral Home, 64 Maple Street, East Aurora, New York 14052.

Due to COVID-19, service information will be announced later.

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Hart’s at the Cupola, Hart’s Mortuary and Cremation Services, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210 has charge of local arrangements.

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