Richshena Lee “Shena” Carroll, age 68, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital in Dubuque.  To honor Shena’s life, private family services were held.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, is assisting her family.

Shena was born on December 29, 1953, in Chicago, daughter of Wilbert and Georgia (Dearing) Buford.

She attended school in Chicago and graduated from Allston High School in 1972.

Shena met her future husband, Rodereco “Ricky” Carroll, while they were in high school.  They were married on April 14, 1989 in Clinton, Iowa.

She was a hard worker and always had at least one job.  Shena was a manager at Zayre’s for several years and was currently employed at Swiss Colony in Dubuque.  She was a strong, independent woman who was generally quiet… until she was not.  Shena was a stand-up person and her word was her bond.  She was an excellent cook and a “Master Thrifter”.  Shena and her family especially enjoyed watching movies together and always made it a social event.  She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched.

Those left to cherish Shena’s memory include

her former husband,
Rodereco “Ricky” Carroll, Dubuque, IA;

her son,
Lashaun (Danyell) Buford, Cedar Rapids, IA;

her grandchildren,
Anfernee, Tavia, Zahne and Carma Buford,
and Tavian and Darius Willits;

her step-son,
Rodereco “Reco” Dale, Chicago, IL;

a sister,
Brenda (Tony) Benson, Chicago, IL;

a brother,
Wilbert Buford, Jr., Chicago, IL;

a niece and nephew she raised,
Gregory Stuckey and Domonence Dearing, both of Des Moines, IA;

a sister-in-law,
Cindy Renee (Jose) Debone, Bellevue, IA;

and her nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and 3 sisters, Gwendolyn, Debbie and Linda Buford.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com