Barbara Maxine Buice

Barbara Maxine Buice, a beloved matriarch, peacefully departed this world on June 25, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Born on December 19, 1934, in Stephenville, Texas, to Joseph and Lillie Stewart, Barbara lived a life full of vigor and devotion; she was a spirited soul whose impact resonated deeply within her family and community.

For over 20 years, Barbara dedicated herself to her career as a beautician in China Spring, Texas and Miami, Texas. She attended beauty school right after high school. Yet, her real beauty shone through in her nurturing spirit and her love for those around her.

Barbara was known for her feisty personality, a zest for life that endeared her to everyone who crossed her path. She was affectionately known as "maw," a title that captured her role as the heart of her family. Her kitchen was a haven filled with the delicious aromas of homemade meals, where gathering with loved ones was always a cherished ritual. She delighted in cooking and enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy and laughter.

A true lady of the garden, Barbara had a profound love for her flowerbeds, investing time and care into nurturing their beauty. The simple pleasures of picking and shelling pecans were among her favorite pastimes, as was her participation in community garage sales, where her enthusiasm never waned. Barbara approached life with a cheerful spirit and a playful heart. She was a longtime and faithful member of Speegleville Baptist Church.

Barbara leaves behind her loving sons, Donal Buice and his wife Debbie, and Ronnie Buice and his wife Mary Beth, along with grandchildren Matt Buice and his wife Brandie, Tabitha Schuerg and her husband Justin, Lindsey Volcik and her husband Travis, and Coty Buice with Lauren Wheeler. Her legacy is beautifully continued through her great-grandchildren: Kendall, Colton, Madison, Camrie, Caden, Cooper, Mabry, Lynlie, and Cash, who will forever treasure their memories with their great-maw maw.

Though she has joined her beloved husband Lawrence, as well as her brother Rufus Stewart and sister Jean Stewart, in eternal rest, Barbara's spirit and vibrant essence will linger in the hearts of those who loved her.

A visitation to honor Barbara's life will take place on July 2, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium in Woodway, Texas. In this gathering, friends and family will come together to celebrate a remarkable woman who enriched lives with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Barbara Maxine Buice will be dearly missed but never forgotten, her legacy of love firmly woven into the fabric of her family’s story.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dianne Bernhardt, a cherished family friend whose unwavering love, support, and devoted care brought comfort and companionship to Maw in her final months. Your presence meant the world to her - and to us.