1933
Dr. Buford is born in Dallas, Texas to George Jefferson and Louisa May Phife.
1954
Dr. Buford marries Thomas Oliver Buford.
1954
Dr. Buford receives a Bachelor of Arts from North Texas State University and becomes a teacher in the Dallas Public School District.
1955
Dr. Buford becomes a teacher in the Fort Worth Public School District.
1958
Dr. Buford studies postgraduate courses at Boston University.
1968
Dr. Buford becomes a member of the steering committee for the Junior Great Books Program in Greenville County Public Schools in South Carolina.
1974
Dr. Buford receives a Master of Arts from Furman University.
1974
Dr. Buford becomes a research associate in Office Installation Planning and Research at Furman University.
1975
Dr. Buford serves on the Greenville Fine Arts Festival Committee.
1976
Dr. Buford serves as president of the Eastside High School PTA.
1977
Dr. Buford becomes an instructor of education research at Furman University.
1982
Dr. Buford receives a Doctor of Education from Nova University.
1984
Dr. Buford joins the Mental Health Association of Greenville County.
1985
Dr. Buford serves as president of the Philanthropic Educational Organization.
1991
Dr. Buford serves as president and joins the executive board of directors of the South Carolina chapter of the American Association of University Women.