Lena Marie Buras

Lena Marie Buras, of Livingston, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 52. She was born on February 16, 1973, in Independence, Louisiana. Marie was known for her generous nature and selfless attitude which were evident in everything she did. As a devoted mother and grandmother, Marie played a pivotal role in helping raise her grandchildren, as well as her niece and nephew who all lovingly called her "BB". Her commitment to family was unparalleled, and it was evident that she loved her family more than anything else in the world. Though she is no longer with us, Marie's spirit lives on through the countless lives she touched with her love and compassion. Her memory will forever be cherished as she is missed so dearly already.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Nikki Lipscomb (Mac); grandchildren, Ella, Junior, Dakota, Isaiah, and Isabelle; parents, Carol Davis Granger and Joseph Granger; siblings, Lanny Sterling Jr., Beth Brignac O'Neill, Joey Buras, and Kathy Buras; nephew, Corey Brignac; niece, Jade Brignac; great nephew, Koven Brignac; aunt, Helen Davis; uncles, Earl Davis and Ronnie Granger; grandfather, Troy Granger Sr. (Sandy); and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Leroy Buras Sr.; grandparents, Homer and Lena Davis, and Robert and Lucy Fontenot; uncles, Homer Davis Jr., Ricky Granger, and Troy Granger Jr.; and aunt, Melissa Fontenot.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the Funeral Home on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9:00 am until the Funeral Service 11:00 am.

Interment will follow at Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.