Darlene "Dixie" Flowers Buffkin, 69, of Shallotte, NC passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, "Brunswick House" following a lengthy illness.

Born in Lumberton, NC, on July 19, 1956, and was a daughter of the late William Martin and Doris Lee Flowers. In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Tonya Lee Buffkin and husband, Stoney Wayne Buffkin.

Surviving are her son, Richard Buffkin; grandson, Austin Dale Norris; a son-in-law, Darrell White; daughter-in-law, Lea Buffkin; and numerous extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the Shepherd Assembly Church, 6720 Old Shallotte Road, Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare. Visit Memorials & Tributes · Ways to Honor Your Loved One · LCFH Foundation or call 910.796.7900.

Online condolences and messages to the family are encouraged and may be shared at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Michael J. Fulwood Funeral & Cremation Service.

Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Centers
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401
Web: http://www.lifecare.org