Manda Lee Buck-Griffis (Mandalee) of Lake City was born on July 9, 1943 in Starke, Florida. On December 31, 2024 she gained her wings surrounded by two of her sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter at home in Arvada Colorado at the age of 81. Mandalee was preceded in death by her husband, David Buck, father, Robert Rollin Griffis, mother, Viola Martha Johnson-Griffis, sisters, Jewell, Daphine, and Oleane Griffis, brothers, Homer, Earl, and W.L. Griffis, son, Robert Roland Griffis, and a great granddaughter, Ivori Rose Mosley.Mandalee is survived by, her sons, Willie James Harris of Lake City, FL, Elbert Leroy Bryant of Whitakers, NC, and Daniel Lee Bryant of Arvada, CO. Also left are her grandchildren, Elbert L. Bryant, II, Jason A. Harris, Candace L. Dilda, Kennedy K. Bryant, Daniel L. Bryant, and Dean Bryant along with 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends at Dyal Cemetery on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with graveside services beginning at 11:00 am. Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke, 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery Dyal Cemetery NW County Road 229 Starke FL 32091 US Visitation Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dyal Cemetery NW County Road 229 Starke FL 32091 US Graveside Thursday, January 9, 2025 11:00 AM - Dyal Cemetery NW County Road 229 Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200