Valma Darleen Pigford

Valma Darleen Pigford, 77, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was born on November 1, 1943 in Waycross, Georgia. She married Gregory Ralph Baur on March 11, 1977 in Billings, Montana. She earned her PhD from Florida State University which then led to her teaching at Eastern Montana College in Billings, MT. Later she moved to South Bend, Indiana and became a graduate student and retrained in computer science. Both she and her husband, Gregory retired as full professors of Computer Science of Western KY University.

She was a faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church and served on the Community Kitchen and Hospitality Committees.

Both Darleen and Greg were avid animal lovers, particularly cats. For a number of years Darleen and Greg had a monthly TV Show on KET called “For the Love of Animals. They were avid supporters of local and national animal charities.

Surviving is her stepdaughter, Novice (Dave) Buffo; two step-grandsons, Alexander, and Nicholas Buffo both of Kansas; a cousin, Yvonne Horton of Georgia; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Ralph Baur; and her parents, Thomas Edward Pigford and Evelyn Elizabeth Pigford.

Memorial services will be at 10:00am on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Charles Uhlik officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church memorial garden.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Paducah KY or to your local animal shelter of your choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.