Obituary

Terry Ann Bufkin Kemp

June 17, 1970 - January 7, 2022

Terry Ann Bufkin Kemp a native of New Orleans, LA and long-time resident of Bogalusa, LA passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at the age of 51.  She was a long-time owner and operator of Smokey’s Discount Tobacco in Covington, LA. 

Terry is survived by her sons Tyler Kemp of Purvis, MS and Trevor Penton of Bogalusa, LA; her fiancée Daniel Spillman of Bogalusa, LA.; her mother Sandra (Ricky) Hall of Bogalusa, LA; her father John R. (Wilda) Bufkin of Bogalusa; four sisters Wendy Bufkin Williams of Ocean Springs, MS, Robin Bufkin (Doug) Simpson of Kentwood, LA, Melissa (Jeremy) Pollard of Salem, MS, and Amanda Bufkin of Bogalusa, LA; and one brother John R. Bufkin, III.  She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Terry was preceded in death by her son Coleman Penton; maternal grandparents, Russell and Gleason Balfantz; paternal grandparents, John R. Bufkin, Sr. and Marion Bufkin; and a special uncle Johnny Balfantz.

A graveside service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022, at 2:30 P.M. at Ponemah Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Hartfield officiating.

“There’s no force more powerful than a mother’s love, WE ARE BECAUSE YOU WERE!”