Steven... When Phyllis left us... she left us with the best thing she had. You! I know how very proud she would be if she could see these videos and you carrying along with her legacy. What an awesome thing for a son to do to honor his beautiful mother. Your stories and cooking are just southern hospitality at it's best. You and your family are such a blessing to all of us who loved and admired her and Mr. Bucky so much. Keep up the good work.
She certainly did Linda! Stephen is just the image of his Mum 💕💙 but of course she and Mr Bucky is watching down on us all enjoying Stephen’s videos and they’re both beaming with pride 😍😍 I just know it!!
I don’t have a mother or a father. Your mother basically taught me how to cook. She simplified everything a great teacher. I miss her so much. Thank you for keeping her legacy alive. Sorry for your loss
Stephen Ritter, it just came to mind thinking of your Mom, a quote so fitting, by Erma Bombeck: "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, I used everything you gave me." Your Mom used every bit of her talent to enrich lives of others, and we will be forever grateful of her contributions. . .
I just have to comment again. Not only was Mr. Bucky to have Miss Phyllis he was lucky to have you in his life. To see the raw emotion in your eyes and hear it in your voice as you talk about Mr. Bucky & the important role he played in your life warms my soul. I'm so happy you are sharing these stories. Listening to your videos is almost like sitting right across from you....they're that great!!!
Mrs. Phyllis was absolutely gorgeous. Mr. Buckey was a handsome man as well. Lovely couple ❤ We miss them so much😔 I almost lost it when you teared up 😭
Hey Stephen, I just want to say thank you for letting us in to your private family world and for sharing Miss Phyllis and Mr. Bucky with us. This made me tear up at least two or three times. Even though I never knew them personally, I felt like I knew them from her channel. I miss listening to her calm and soothing voice and I miss seeing them together on camera...you could just tell that she adored him and how much he adored her. They were so blessed to find one another and I know that they are together again in heaven with our Lord and Savior. You are such a wonderful son and you just don’t know how much this means to so many of us. Many of us are going through a really hard time right now With losses of our own, stress, tragedies, just a lot of things and this is a way to connect and step outside of what maybe going on in our lives. Please don’t shut this channel down and please continue to share. I feel like I’ve gotten a better insight to Miss Phyllis and Mr. Bucky and how wonderful they really were even more so than we even knew. Bless you and your family and again I’m so sorry for your loss I know that you love them both dearly. Many blessings! 🙏🏻❤️
I really don't understand how someone could dislike this, here is a good man, not afraid to put his heart on a sleeve, inviting us to share his memories of his family. I am thankful for the way you keep her legacy alive and manage to expand it. I do hope the haters and dislikers will find peace and happiness one day and won't have the need to do this anymore.
I loved listening to you talk about Phyllis and Bucky's relationship. It is so obvious watching, just how much Bucky meant to you. What a wonderful tribute to those two very special people. I am so glad that you are doing these videos.
Miss both of them Phyllis & Mr. Bucky.. you sure look like your momma.. God bless you Steven for keeping their memories alive.. RIP Phyllis & Mr. Bucky 💖🙏 🙏☝🌹 🌹
I'm still coming to terms with the loss of your mom. Never would I have imagined that the loss of a TH-cam "celebrity" could affect me this deeply. Stephen, thank you for sharing these private memories with us. Particularly touching is your evident love and respect for Mr. Bucky. I loved him too. His kindness was a light in this world and will be missed.
Wow, the fact that Bucky stayed up an extra two hours that night to retype your English paper says it all about his kind heart. Many blessings to you and thanks for sharing the stories.
This channel showed up in my feed yesterday (onion pie) and from that video I subscribed. Then another video showed up this morning (something sweet cake). I watched the video and decided I'm going to make that cake for my grandbabies, this weekend. So happy about that recipe I decided I'd check out her other videos. After that cake video I said to myself, "This white lady can cook!" So, I clicked this video only to find out this dear, precious, loving, and sweet woman had crossed over into eternity. Damm! I'm so bummed I didn't get a chance to interact with her. I'm actually in tears. I just know, in my heart, she was a good person. I feel like she gave everyone the benefit of the doubt regardless their race, ethnicity, religion, etc. I feel that. I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm sending my love and condolences to you and your family. Peace be the journey, Ms. Phyllis. I don't know why I feel like she led me here.... Oh, my family is from Columbia, SC (via Barnwell/Blacksville, SC.) 💓
@Erika Davis, many of us are grieving Miss Phyllis and Mr. Bucky [ they passed within 6 months of each other]. I am African American, first generation born in NYC, Miss Phyllis' demeanor, simple recipes, and calm southern way of speaking reminded me of my parents and their family raised in Roanoke, Va and Fayetteville, NC. I watched her videos for years and I feel as though her and Mr. Bucky were my online family. Here is one of her earlier videos telling the beautiful story of her and Mr. Bucky's courtship, how Steven, Rene and Ernie were part of their special day. The video is poignant, I will post the link. Steven and his daughter Isabella have done a wonderful job of adding new videos to update us on his family as well.th-cam.com/video/KxFDm2K12DI/w-d-xo.html
Ms. Phyllis was so loved and still is. She took the time out of her day to not only make us video tutorials very clear tutorials of her great cooking but she also took the time to answer our questions she read every one of them and there wasnt one time she didnt say thank you or would apokogize in the middle of her loving husband having passed unexpectedly and going through chemo at the same time she would apologize for not getting back to us to us....she never complained only looked for solutions she was sweet and the most positive upbeat loving person you ever hope you are fortunate enough to somehow enter your life...mine is forever changed by her. Phyllis Stokes was and always will be in my heart and my memory as the true lovely definition of a real lady and a southern belle. She was polite never swore never had a bad gossip or mean bone in her body she was a very classy sweet wonderful woman who loved her family deeply. Very intelligent very very interesting. Just lovely. She wrote books too. Im so glad she led you to her channel. Check out her recipe for rolls oh my gosh...so good,,well smothered pork chops too well there really isnt any recipe better than the next of hers because Ms Phyll could cook fire! You could give her a stone and she would bring you back a 6 course gourmet meal and dessert! She was a God fearing woman and she was always into learning something new. Very bright and her home was beautiful check out her house tour...so charming...
What an honorable tribute to Mr. Bucky. He was not the only kind man; it shows in this video was a kind man you are also. I so enjoyed your memories of how he helped to shape your life and the love you have for him shows through your remarks. I love that you create those special times, special moments with your family that you remember from life spent with him. One could see in your Mom and his videos that they loved one another and had a very special union together. Thank you for your time to share all these special parts of your life with these two dear individuals who became a part of our hearts.
God bless you and your family , your mom and Mr. Bucky were dearly loved . We all loved their love story . It makes sense they both left this old world close together .😍💐♥️💐 Thank you Steve for your sweet memories .
I can't believe how fast these 26 mins went. I too got teary eyed. I was totally in the story!! We appreciate what you are doing with the stories and cooking and just plain being there. I hope it's not too hard on you emotionally because it appears "we" can't get enough of Miss Phyllis & Mr Bucky and now YOU!! You are doing a fabulous job! You are a GIFT!!
I watched this video again. Watched it when Steve first put it out there. What a fine couple Phyllis and Bucky were. I miss them but know they are in heaven having a great time with your sister Renee and all their loved ones. I see how fond you were of Bucky. That says it all.
So very grateful for you Steve. Love listening to your stories...what a privilege to all of those who have come to know Mr. Bucky and Phyllis through the internet. Now we are getting to know you. Thank you so very much.
One of the last videos your Mom left was about Bucky and how she didn’t have time to grieve for him because of her own ill health. It was just one thing after another for her to keep it together just taking care herself. Bucky had taken care of her up until he died. She said she felt so lonely. We wanted to share in her grief, however it didn’t last long before she was gone herself. Thank you for sharing your personal stories of your mom and Bucky. We just are not ready to say goodby to them. Your Mom had a way of making things so personal and making us feel like family. It’s so hard to say goodby to them both. So thank you so much for keeping their memories alive.
Your mom did a great job raising you and picking Bucky as her husband and your step dad. All wonderful memories and thank you for sharing them with us. God bless their souls. You're a wonderful son. And thank you for sharing your mom and Bucky with us their TH-cam family. God bless you all.
Stephen, the most loving and respectful thing you could ever say about Mr. Bucky was when you said, "Bucky never tried to take my father's place; He made is own place." He always seemed like such a kind and caring man. I'm glad your mother, you and your sister found him.
I will now adopt "the Bucky Way" metaphor, i.e. the long winding scenic drive rather than the straight fast shot on the highway. Sometimes the long slow approach works as a better alternative, both literally and figuratively, in life.
That Christmas bag story got me 😢. What a lovely story of Mr. Bucky. He sure loved all of y’all. It takes a special person to love the children of another person.
You're the image of your Mum. I loved listening to her stories. Please take heart. I know that she'll be proud of you carrying the channel on, and speaking as a mother, I think she wanted you to do this as part of a healing process. They were such a lovely couple. You're all in my prayers. God bless.
Stephen i cant express how thankful i am that you decided to keep the channel. Your mother was a very special person and im sure you are also.thank you.
Your mom and Bucky had a great love story. It was always obvious on their videos that they loved each other deeply, and loved you all. You’re an amazing storyteller, as was your mom. I have to say that when Mr. Bucky passed, I wondered if your mom would not be far behind, even though she said she felt she had a calling to continue her channel. That’s what happened to an aunt and uncle of mine, who were deeply devoted to each other. Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of such special people, and I hope it is healing for you as well. No disrespect, but when you said he called her a Comanche, I laughed out loud! There was fire in their relationship, as well as deep love.
I teared up every time you said how kind Bucky was. He came across the camera that way too but it’s good to hear you say it. I do have a few questions. Where is your dad now? Where does Ernie live and would Ernie ever consider being in one of your videos? We all loved his dad as much as your mother. When was the last time you saw Ernie? Your mom loved animals. Do you & your family have any pets? We love your videos and enjoy Bella being in them I’m sorry she’s not feeling well today. Give her our love 💕
Thank you for continuing this project with your parents. It is wonderful to hear all these stores of such a beautiful Christian woman. Blessings to you and family.
She raised you! What a very good person you are😊That is a beautiful story about the term paper and how Bucky helped you. Lots of tender moments. Bless you my dear.
I have tears in my eyes seeing and hearing how much you loved Bucky. It is evident how special his coming into your life was. You have had such a significant loss in a short period of time. God knew just who to send into your mom's life. A sweet kind and gentle man who would help to shape you in those years. Thank you Stephen for sharing those special times. May God continue to bless you and your heart as you remember the wonderful times you shared with them both. Have an awesome weekend!
Wow! Look at Miss Phyllis! What a looker! She is a beauty! Mr Bucky is quite handsome as well. They made a beautiful couple. I am so blessed to hear this story. These two people mean so much to me and it is a blessing to hear their story. It made my day to open youtube and to see Miss Phyllis’s smiling face first thing. Thank you for continuing!
I’m glad you’re carrying on with the channel. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree in--You have the same ability to connect with people as your sweet mom. I contacted her about a caramel cake one time and she replied she had one, but I think things got way too busy and she just never got to it. I would love to have that one if you had the time. Blessings to you and yours.
You are so much your Mother’s son. You favor her in lots of ways. I to was a single parent with a son, so I know where you are coming from in your memory stories. I’ve only been YouTubing since 2019, which I also was battling cancer. And Phyllis’ channel was the channel that I watched most. Because I remember the foods she cooked, and such an easy and kind lady. I will be 68 in March and also a teacher in years gone by, but she taught me so much just watching her channel. Love her! ❤️❤️
Such a stunning looking couple! Devotedly committed to each other. Wow! So much in one lifetime! They are together now, Forever! Only in dreams and romance novels does this happen!!!! So sweet! Some of us never had a Bucky to love us! You are blessed, truly. Your children must be cherished with such loving grandparents in their lives!
I loved this video, your emotion when talking about Mr Bucky is evident of just how much you loved him. Thank you for sharing your memories of life with your Mom and Mr Bucky. We love you, so glad you’re here with us‼️
Steve .. Your grieving process is beautiful and I know your Mom and Mr Bucky would be very proud of you .. Thank you for sharing your journey through this
Steven, you are so precious, somehow I know Miss Phyliss and Mr Bucky are smiling down from heaven watching you and so proud. I have no clue how I came across your Mom’s channel, just a year or 2 ago. I soon learned how special she was and her and Bucky’s relationship. Just like your Mom talked about, God certainly brought them together. Thank you so much for sharing and including us in these special memories. 💁🏻♀️❤️
Thank you for these videos. I sure do miss seeing your Mom and Mr Bucky. I am a 68 year old runner who is always on a diet, but I loved your Moms cooking videos. I enjoyed her talking and her life with Mr Bucky. Hard to believe you can become so attached to someone you have never met. What fine people. Even though I couldn't eat all the rich food, I sure did enjoy watching her cook it. Everytime I go by a Hardees I think of Mr Bucky. Best wishes in your future.
Oh my I loved this video ..such a beautiful family. I use to watch her videos because the recipe's were wonderful but her soothing voice was so relaxing...you have the same kind of voice. Please continue to honor your mom... for your healing...and our closure.
Oh my gosh, this grabbed me by the heart so hard. Im 47 and lost my mom to breast cancer in june and just lost my dad in December. He literally grieved himself to death over losing her. She was 68 and he was 69 and they were together 50 yrs so i completely understand what youre feeling. I wish so bad i had videos like this to watch over and over of my mom. Its such a blessing that you have these wonderful videos. I LOVED watching her videos and plan to watch them over and over again. Thank you so much for this video
I grew up in NC, and ended up living and having a small company in Edisto Beach, SC. When I lived there, we always said visitors arrived fast and left "Edist-slow." What wonderful memories...your Mom and Bucky were very special people, and it is just great that they found each other. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
I love hearing your memories. I wonder sometimes if you realize that your Mom and Bucky raised a very special Man! Your Mom And Bucky have got to beaming with pride watching you keep her channel alive. Thank you so much for sharing all of it with us. ☮️💟 Nana
The balance of your real father making a effort, as well as your step father, is amazing. You were blessed for that. The blended family can be challenging but works so much easier when the adults are committed.
I just recently discovered your Mom’s video on a pineapple cake recipe. I was reading some of the comments and saw that she’d passed. I watched the video of how she and Bucky met, then saw your video. It’s sounds like you guys were a great family! Your story about the fruit and nuts at Christmas made we smile. When I was a child we each received a brown lunch bag with an orange and nuts and ‘Christmas’ candy. That bag of goodies is one of my favorite Christmas morning memories. God bless.
I dearly loved your mom. She and I cook so much alike and her cleanliness was above par. Being a retired RN this is something I look for when watching videos about cooking. She and Mr Bucky are sorely missed by all that love her. My condolences to you Stephen and Earnie. May God Bless you to keep this channel going for her.
Steve you aren't alone, you are among friends here that have shared such similar experiences growing up, Thank you so much for sharing. Your mom was an amazing woman. God Bless.
I followed your Mom for many years. I've cooked many of her recipes. I was heartbroken when we lost her and Bucky. My prayers went to the family to provide them the strength and blessings needed to get through their loss. I just want to thank you for providing me and others with the memories that you shared with Bucky and your Mom. I really appreciate you for continuing to keep your Mom's channel active. May God bless you and keep you safe. Thank you.
Your mom and Bucky were special and I thank you for sharing your memories! The love and strength of your upbringing shows in your strong character. This is a beautiful video. ❤️
I was a latch key kid since first grade. It’s amazing the things you can do when you’re home alone. I used to boil eggs, experiment with recipes, crafts, mischief....fun times
I just found a video of your mom today 5/1/2020 . It was the video of de gassing pinto beans🤣🤣🤣. I found your mom to be endearing and of a calm nature. I am sorry for the losses . But I’m here to say your moms legacy continues and lives on . God Bless 🙏
Steve, what a beautiful way you are remembering your mom and Mr.Buckey. Your a wonderful son. I wish you the very best in all you do. I know they are looking down on you with love!
" A kind man"....I don't think that you could have described him any better....I know that that is what I got from your mother's videos....Mr. Buckey reminded me of " the " true southern gentleman.
It wasn't easy being a single mom. I am sure when Mr. Bucky came into her life she was able to relax. It is obvious that you loved Bucky, and it is very touching to hear your memories. I remember hearing him talk about you going to the Citadel, and the pride in his voice was equally as touching. You all were blessed to have each other. Would you please post pictures? Thank you Stephen.❤
But this women knew Buckey was from GOD because she was done with men and lol but she knew her prayers was being answered.....and that's the way it goes to in life lol just when you think you are about done here comes more lol. She was and is still an inspiration and Mr. Buckey too these people had strong faith and strong family life full of adventure and love and as you can see their children turned out wonderful and being wonderful parents themselves with God's help ....so let's all lift them up and keep them lifted up.
Rewatching, January 2022. Your mom and Bucky were great to watch on YT. I’m miss them. Your mom was so physically beautiful in her prime and still beautiful in her late years. Bucky was a handsome guy too. You are so blessed to have them as parents. The acorn didn’t fall far from the tree. I pray this new year will bless you and yours abundantly😊
Steven as you sat and told us about the early years. I felt like I was there too. Just to hear all the stories of Mr.Bucky & and your Mom was so nice. Thank you so much. Keep'm coming. God Bless you.
Hi Steven, It is 3 a.m. now, out here in San Diego. Every night I suffer with insomnia, I am so grateful to be watching this video. Thank you so much for sharing your precious memories of Mr. Bucky and your Mom. This video along with all the others are really helping me get through some difficult times!! I thought Mr. Bucky was a very kind man. There is nothing better than to be with a kind, giving person!! Oh, I hope Bella feels better. Take care and God Bless.
On the contents of your gift bag...:my dad was born in 1918 and my mom in 30. Back then, to get an orange in your stocking was a big deal because, citrus was not everywhere. It’s not like today or back in the 1970s when there were big supply chains and distribution. Anyway, also the nuts in the stocking were also a big deal so my stockings always included citrus and nuts. It’s really sweet when you think of how difficult it must have been for their parents to get those for them and what a treat it was to receive and it was a special memory and so when they had children, they wanted to pass on what was special from their childhood. I know your mom and Mr. B were born later than mine but it was not that different during WWII and the following years. It’s a neat tradition and knowing the significance makes it more meaningful. It doesn’t have to stop with you. You can share it with your children.😝🌲
Thanks for explaining the significance behind the fruit and nuts in the Christmas stockings! I can say now that it was a Christmas tradition that my grandmother very much appreciated doing for the grandkids.
I pulled up my comfortable chair to listen to some beautiful memories, you are a good son Stephen, from an awesome family. The Lord blessed your family with great abilities, to be able to share such special memories is a fantastic thing to do for the viewers, thank you so much. I really believe it helps us aspire to be better with everything in life, closer to our families and friends. I feel so blessed to be able to listen to you Stephen, thanks again, so much, take care.xo❤❤
Kind men are treasures, Stephen. I sense you are a kind man. EDIT: I grew up in the Lutheran Church. On Christmas Eve at service we’d each get a bag of peanuts in the shell, an orange, and hard candy. My parents divorced when I was 10. The year was 1956. This was a very touching video. I’m glad you’re documenting the lives of two very fine people. Honestly, these videos are very compelling! Thankful from Iowa, ~ Lori ~
Steve, You commented on Pete Lawson's video on Sunday. Someone recognized you and replied. It was a very warm, brief conversation,but I got from it that your mother was a very special person. I went to the channel , met her, watched her decline and pass on. Through all of that she was so strong. This video was a very, very nice tribute. Thank you for posting this.
Steve, you had me crying while you were tell your stories of Mr. Bucky. I can tell you loved him dearly. I am truly enjoying your stories of your mom and him and how life was growing up with them. This is such a wonderful blessing to get to hear. I hope you will keep sharing with us. What you are doing, for us who only knew them through youtube, is making a wonderful impact on our lives aslo. Thank you so much!
Very well said. I too, feel as you do. Thank God for her son, Steven. I find it cathartic It's very nice of Steven to think of us (their TH-cam family). God bless you.
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Steven... When Phyllis left us... she left us with the best thing she had. You! I know how very proud she would be if she could see these videos and you carrying along with her legacy. What an awesome thing for a son to do to honor his beautiful mother. Your stories and cooking are just southern hospitality at it's best. You and your family are such a blessing to all of us who loved and admired her and Mr. Bucky so much. Keep up the good work.
Oh my God this is the best comment and so true bless you for saying that.
@@caroldeaton619, that is so true. Linda is spot on with her comment
I think she is with him through this.
She certainly did Linda! Stephen is just the image of his Mum 💕💙 but of course she and Mr Bucky is watching down on us all enjoying Stephen’s videos and they’re both beaming with pride 😍😍 I just know it!!
Linda Spring your words hit the nail right on the head !! Your words said it so very well !!❤❤🙂
It takes a special man to accept that he is not only marrying the women he loves, but marrying her children too.
I agree!
I agree also & it is a beautiful thing to witness 💝✝💙!
I don’t have a mother or a father. Your mother basically taught me how to cook. She simplified everything a great teacher. I miss her so much. Thank you for keeping her legacy alive. Sorry for your loss
All of us have the same father....God the father...Parents are merely teachers
Every man who becomes a stepfather should strive to be the kind of man whose stepson speaks of him so lovingly.
Indeed
Amen!
Stephen Ritter, it just came to mind thinking of your Mom, a quote so fitting, by Erma Bombeck: "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, I used everything you gave me." Your Mom used every bit of her talent to enrich lives of others, and we will be forever grateful of her contributions. . .
I loved this. They were a beautiful couple inside and out.
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They left the world making a difference. . .
A beautiful quote. Phyllis and Mr.Bucky were a beautiful couple .
Great comment! I loved Erma. She was so full of wisdom and humor.
Very well said!
I just have to comment again. Not only was Mr. Bucky to have Miss Phyllis he was lucky to have you in his life. To see the raw emotion in your eyes and hear it in your voice as you talk about Mr. Bucky & the important role he played in your life warms my soul. I'm so happy you are sharing these stories. Listening to your videos is almost like sitting right across from you....they're that great!!!
Your mother was a really beautiful lady
Yes...I love that picture!! So happy they looked 🙏
The part about Mr. Bucky staying up and retyping your paper for you. THAT PUT A LUMP IN MY THROAT, AND A SMILE ON FACE.
Am I the only one crying? It’s so nice hearing memories of Ms. Phyllis and Mr. Buckey. 🙏🏽❤️
"He created his own place".. I love this
Thank you
Lord Bless you
LOVELY TRIBUTE TO YOUR MOM AND BUCKY ♥️♥️♥️
They were so blessed to have a son like you. You are such a dear person.
Wow "He didn't try to take my dad's place, he created his own" LOVE THAT!
Mrs. Phyllis was absolutely gorgeous. Mr. Buckey was a handsome man as well. Lovely couple ❤ We miss them so much😔 I almost lost it when you teared up 😭
I would have loved to have met your Mom in person. She touched a lot of hearts.
Hey Stephen, I just want to say thank you for letting us in to your private family world and for sharing Miss Phyllis and Mr. Bucky with us. This made me tear up at least two or three times. Even though I never knew them personally, I felt like I knew them from her channel. I miss listening to her calm and soothing voice and I miss seeing them together on camera...you could just tell that she adored him and how much he adored her. They were so blessed to find one another and I know that they are together again in heaven with our Lord and Savior. You are such a wonderful son and you just don’t know how much this means to so many of us. Many of us are going through a really hard time right now With losses of our own, stress, tragedies, just a lot of things and this is a way to connect and step outside of what maybe going on in our lives. Please don’t shut this channel down and please continue to share. I feel like I’ve gotten a better insight to Miss Phyllis and Mr. Bucky and how wonderful they really were even more so than we even knew. Bless you and your family and again I’m so sorry for your loss I know that you love them both dearly. Many blessings! 🙏🏻❤️
I really don't understand how someone could dislike this, here is a good man, not afraid to put his heart on a sleeve, inviting us to share his memories of his family. I am thankful for the way you keep her legacy alive and manage to expand it. I do hope the haters and dislikers will find peace and happiness one day and won't have the need to do this anymore.
Stephen can BLOCK 🚫 any person who is a troublemaker. Stephen should keep a notebook with screen names, statements, etc. Block away!! (tony dean)
I loved listening to you talk about Phyllis and Bucky's relationship. It is so obvious watching, just how much Bucky meant to you. What a wonderful tribute to those two very special people. I am so glad that you are doing these videos.
Such love in this family.. I loved Phyllis and her Mr Bucky; they were so beautiful..Thank you, Stephen, for sharing your precious memories..
Miss both of them Phyllis & Mr. Bucky.. you sure look like your momma.. God bless you Steven for keeping their memories alive.. RIP Phyllis & Mr. Bucky 💖🙏 🙏☝🌹 🌹
I'm still coming to terms with the loss of your mom. Never would I have imagined that the loss of a TH-cam "celebrity" could affect me this deeply.
Stephen, thank you for sharing these private memories with us. Particularly touching is your evident love and respect for Mr. Bucky. I loved him too. His kindness was a light in this world and will be missed.
Mr.Bucky always had a twinkle in his eyes.Such Wonderful person.Thank you for the stories
Wow, the fact that Bucky stayed up an extra two hours that night to retype your English paper says it all about his kind heart. Many blessings to you and thanks for sharing the stories.
This channel showed up in my feed yesterday (onion pie) and from that video I subscribed. Then another video showed up this morning (something sweet cake). I watched the video and decided I'm going to make that cake for my grandbabies, this weekend. So happy about that recipe I decided I'd check out her other videos. After that cake video I said to myself, "This white lady can cook!" So, I clicked this video only to find out this dear, precious, loving, and sweet woman had crossed over into eternity. Damm! I'm so bummed I didn't get a chance to interact with her. I'm actually in tears. I just know, in my heart, she was a good person. I feel like she gave everyone the benefit of the doubt regardless their race, ethnicity, religion, etc. I feel that. I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm sending my love and condolences to you and your family. Peace be the journey, Ms. Phyllis. I don't know why I feel like she led me here....
Oh, my family is from Columbia, SC (via Barnwell/Blacksville, SC.) 💓
@Erika Davis, many of us are grieving Miss Phyllis and Mr. Bucky [ they passed within 6 months of each other]. I am African American, first generation born in NYC, Miss Phyllis' demeanor, simple recipes, and calm southern way of speaking reminded me of my parents and their family raised in Roanoke, Va and Fayetteville, NC. I watched her videos for years and I feel as though her and Mr. Bucky were my online family. Here is one of her earlier videos telling the beautiful story of her and Mr. Bucky's courtship, how Steven, Rene and Ernie were part of their special day. The video is poignant, I will post the link. Steven and his daughter Isabella have done a wonderful job of adding new videos to update us on his family as well.th-cam.com/video/KxFDm2K12DI/w-d-xo.html
I had just discovered and lost Miz Phyllis too! I am glad that she shared herself with us.
@@SC-uq2jf Thank you. 😊
@@mablesyrup1571 Me too. 🕉😊
Ms. Phyllis was so loved and still is. She took the time out of her day to not only make us video tutorials very clear tutorials of her great cooking but she also took the time to answer our questions she read every one of them and there wasnt one time she didnt say thank you or would apokogize in the middle of her loving husband having passed unexpectedly and going through chemo at the same time she would apologize for not getting back to us to us....she never complained only looked for solutions she was sweet and the most positive upbeat loving person you ever hope you are fortunate enough to somehow enter your life...mine is forever changed by her. Phyllis Stokes was and always will be in my heart and my memory as the true lovely definition of a real lady and a southern belle. She was polite never swore never had a bad gossip or mean bone in her body she was a very classy sweet wonderful woman who loved her family deeply. Very intelligent very very interesting. Just lovely. She wrote books too. Im so glad she led you to her channel. Check out her recipe for rolls oh my gosh...so good,,well smothered pork chops too well there really isnt any recipe better than the next of hers because Ms Phyll could cook fire! You could give her a stone and she would bring you back a 6 course gourmet meal and dessert! She was a God fearing woman and she was always into learning something new. Very bright and her home was beautiful check out her house tour...so charming...
What an honorable tribute to Mr. Bucky. He was not the only kind man; it shows in this video was a kind man you are also. I so enjoyed your memories of how he helped to shape your life and the love you have for him shows through your remarks. I love that you create those special times, special moments with your family that you remember from life spent with him. One could see in your Mom and his videos that they loved one another and had a very special union together. Thank you for your time to share all these special parts of your life with these two dear individuals who became a part of our hearts.
I could listen to your stories all day. I'm afraid they don't make em
like Mr. Bucky & Miss Phyllis anymore. Precious memories.
what a great son you are to both your mom and Bucky
God bless you and your family , your mom and Mr. Bucky were dearly loved . We all loved their love story . It makes sense they both left this old world close together .😍💐♥️💐 Thank you Steve for your sweet memories .
I can't believe how fast these 26 mins went. I too got teary eyed. I was totally in the story!! We appreciate what you are doing with the stories and cooking and just plain being there. I hope it's not too hard on you emotionally because it appears "we" can't get enough of Miss Phyllis & Mr Bucky and now YOU!! You are doing a fabulous job! You are a GIFT!!
Thank you so much!!
Mr Bucky was a role model stepdad. You were blessed to have had him in your life
I watched this video again. Watched it when Steve first put it out there. What a fine couple Phyllis and Bucky were. I miss them but know they are in heaven having a great time with your sister Renee and all their loved ones. I see how fond you were of Bucky. That says it all.
So very grateful for you Steve. Love listening to your stories...what a privilege to all of those who have come to know Mr. Bucky and Phyllis through the internet. Now we are getting to know you.
Thank you so very much.
Drinkin my coffee here in NY, listening to a man remember his momma. Thank God 4 Bucky
One of the last videos your Mom left was about Bucky and how she didn’t have time to grieve for him because of her own ill health. It was just one thing after another for her to keep it together just taking care herself. Bucky had taken care of her up until he died. She said she felt so lonely.
We wanted to share in her grief, however it didn’t last long before she was gone herself. Thank you for sharing your personal stories of your mom and Bucky. We just are not ready to say goodby to them. Your Mom had a way of making things so personal and making us feel like family. It’s so hard to say goodby to them both. So thank you so much for keeping their memories alive.
Katherine Gray Divine planning 🙏🏽🕊 always 6 months apart 💗🕊
Your mom did a great job raising you and picking Bucky as her husband and your step dad. All wonderful memories and thank you for sharing them with us. God bless their souls. You're a wonderful son. And thank you for sharing your mom and Bucky with us their TH-cam family. God bless you all.
I believe you inherited your story telling abilities from mom. I will miss Phyllis' gentle soul.
So very happy to keep hearing about your mother and Mr Buckey . She is missed . Thank you for keeping her channel alive ♥️🙏
Stephen, the most loving and respectful thing you could ever say about Mr. Bucky was when you said, "Bucky never tried to take my father's place; He made is own place." He always seemed like such a kind and caring man. I'm glad your mother, you and your sister found him.
Your mother was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Mr. Bucky was a kind gentleman.
We miss both of them.
I will now adopt "the Bucky Way" metaphor, i.e. the long winding scenic drive rather than the straight fast shot on the highway. Sometimes the long slow approach works as a better alternative, both literally and figuratively, in life.
That Christmas bag story got me 😢. What a lovely story of Mr. Bucky. He sure loved all of y’all. It takes a special person to love the children of another person.
You're the image of your Mum. I loved listening to her stories. Please take heart. I know that she'll be proud of you carrying the channel on, and speaking as a mother, I think she wanted you to do this as part of a healing process. They were such a lovely couple. You're all in my prayers. God bless.
Thank you!
Thank you for the information you are sharing. It's really nice to know how nicely Bucky treated you. He was a great man!
Yes he was!
Stephen i cant express how thankful i am that you decided to keep the channel. Your mother was a very special person and im sure you are also.thank you.
Your mom and Bucky had a great love story. It was always obvious on their videos that they loved each other deeply, and loved you all. You’re an amazing storyteller, as was your mom. I have to say that when Mr. Bucky passed, I wondered if your mom would not be far behind, even though she said she felt she had a calling to continue her channel. That’s what happened to an aunt and uncle of mine, who were deeply devoted to each other. Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of such special people, and I hope it is healing for you as well. No disrespect, but when you said he called her a Comanche, I laughed out loud! There was fire in their relationship, as well as deep love.
Thank you for sharing those precious memorys with her subscribers i really enjoyed it
She was such a beatifull lady.♡♡
You are a kind man, just like Bucky! ❤
A kind man,a great tribute to mr Bucky. The world needs more of him and Miss Phyllis. Tfs. Xx
I teared up every time you said how kind Bucky was. He came across the camera that way too but it’s good to hear you say it.
I do have a few questions.
Where is your dad now? Where does Ernie live and would Ernie ever consider being in one of your videos?
We all loved his dad as much as your mother. When was the last time you saw Ernie?
Your mom loved animals. Do you & your family have any pets?
We love your videos and enjoy Bella being in them I’m sorry she’s not feeling well today.
Give her our love 💕
Thank you for continuing this project with your parents. It is wonderful to hear all these stores of such a beautiful Christian woman. Blessings to you and family.
She raised you! What a very good person you are😊That is a beautiful story about the term paper and how Bucky helped you. Lots of tender moments. Bless you my dear.
I have tears in my eyes seeing and hearing how much you loved Bucky. It is evident how special his coming into your life was. You have had such a significant loss in a short period of time. God knew just who to send into your mom's life. A sweet kind and gentle man who would help to shape you in those years. Thank you Stephen for sharing those special times. May God continue to bless you and your heart as you remember the wonderful times you shared with them both. Have an awesome weekend!
Wow! Look at Miss Phyllis! What a looker! She is a beauty! Mr Bucky is quite handsome as well. They made a beautiful couple. I am so blessed to hear this story. These two people mean so much to me and it is a blessing to hear their story. It made my day to open youtube and to see Miss Phyllis’s smiling face first thing. Thank you for continuing!
Hello, so sorry for your loss. Your mother was so beautiful inside and out. I only wish I would have followed her channel earlier.
I’m glad you’re carrying on with the channel. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree in--You have the same ability to connect with people as your sweet mom.
I contacted her about a caramel cake one time and she replied she had one, but I think things got way too busy and she just never got to it. I would love to have that one if you had the time.
Blessings to you and yours.
You are so much your Mother’s son. You favor her in lots of ways. I to was a single parent with a son, so I know where you are coming from in your memory stories. I’ve only been YouTubing since 2019, which I also was battling cancer. And Phyllis’ channel was the channel that I watched most. Because I remember the foods she cooked, and such an easy and kind lady. I will be 68 in March and also a teacher in years gone by, but she taught me so much just watching her channel. Love her! ❤️❤️
Such a stunning looking couple! Devotedly committed to each other. Wow! So much in one lifetime! They are together now, Forever! Only in dreams and romance novels does this happen!!!! So sweet! Some of us never had a Bucky to love us! You are blessed, truly. Your children must be cherished with such loving grandparents in their lives!
I loved this video, your emotion when talking about Mr Bucky is evident of just how much you loved him. Thank you for sharing your memories of life with your Mom and Mr Bucky. We love you, so glad you’re here with us‼️
Steve .. Your grieving process is beautiful and I know your Mom and Mr Bucky would be very proud of you .. Thank you for sharing your journey through this
Steven, you are so precious, somehow I know Miss Phyliss and Mr Bucky are smiling down from heaven watching you and so proud.
I have no clue how I came across your Mom’s channel, just a year or 2 ago. I soon learned how special she was and her and Bucky’s relationship. Just like your Mom talked about, God certainly brought them together. Thank you so much for sharing and including us in these special memories. 💁🏻♀️❤️
It takes a special person to come in to a family with teenagers! For you to speak so fondly of him is very heart warming❤️
Thank you for these videos. I sure do miss seeing your Mom and Mr Bucky. I am a 68 year old runner who is always on a diet, but I loved your Moms cooking videos. I enjoyed her talking and her life with Mr Bucky. Hard to believe you can become so attached to someone you have never met. What fine people. Even though I couldn't eat all the rich food, I sure did enjoy watching her cook it. Everytime I go by a Hardees I think of Mr Bucky. Best wishes in your future.
Oh my I loved this video ..such a beautiful family. I use to watch her videos because the recipe's were wonderful but her soothing voice was so relaxing...you have the same kind of voice. Please continue to honor your mom... for your healing...and our closure.
Phyllis and Bucky were such special people.
Phyllis looked like Kate Jackson from the TV series Charlie's Angels...
Yes she does!! I couldn't put my finger on who she looked like but that's it!
Lol. You know, in my mind too I had that idea floating around and couldn’t pinpoint it! Very true!!!! 🌺
Oh my gosh, this grabbed me by the heart so hard. Im 47 and lost my mom to breast cancer in june and just lost my dad in December. He literally grieved himself to death over losing her. She was 68 and he was 69 and they were together 50 yrs so i completely understand what youre feeling. I wish so bad i had videos like this to watch over and over of my mom. Its such a blessing that you have these wonderful videos. I LOVED watching her videos and plan to watch them over and over again.
Thank you so much for this video
I grew up in NC, and ended up living and having a small company in Edisto Beach, SC. When I lived there, we always said visitors arrived fast and left "Edist-slow." What wonderful memories...your Mom and Bucky were very special people, and it is just great that they found each other. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
I love hearing your memories. I wonder sometimes if you realize that your Mom and Bucky raised a very special Man! Your Mom And Bucky have got to beaming with pride watching you keep her channel alive. Thank you so much for sharing all of it with us. ☮️💟 Nana
The balance of your real father making a effort, as well as your step father, is amazing. You were blessed for that. The blended family can be challenging but works so much easier when the adults are committed.
I just recently discovered your Mom’s video on a pineapple cake recipe. I was reading some of the comments and saw that she’d passed. I watched the video of how she and Bucky met, then saw your video. It’s sounds like you guys were a great family! Your story about the fruit and nuts at Christmas made we smile. When I was a child we each received a brown lunch bag with an orange and nuts and ‘Christmas’ candy. That bag of goodies is one of my favorite Christmas morning memories. God bless.
Thank you!
It is obvious you loved Bucky, he seemed as you described him, a kind gentle soul.
If I'm having a bad day, listening to you just make it better. There is therapy in storytelling. I love listening to you talk about your Mom and Bucky
Ahhh you miss your wonderful step dad. I saw the tears of sadness rolling down your cheeks. Cherish the memories. Write a book.
Steve, we would love to see how you make a pineapple upside down cake in a dutch oven on an open fire.
Yes, please!
I dearly loved your mom. She and I cook so much alike and her cleanliness was above par. Being a retired RN this is something I look for when watching videos about cooking. She and Mr Bucky are sorely missed by all that love her. My condolences to you Stephen and Earnie. May God Bless you to keep this channel going for her.
Steve you aren't alone, you are among friends here that have shared such similar experiences growing up, Thank you so much for sharing. Your mom was an amazing woman. God Bless.
I followed your Mom for many years. I've cooked many of her recipes. I was heartbroken when we lost her and Bucky. My prayers went to the family to provide them the strength and blessings needed to get through their loss.
I just want to thank you for providing me and others with the memories that you shared with Bucky and your Mom. I really appreciate you for continuing to keep your Mom's channel active. May God bless you and keep you safe. Thank you.
You are a kind son. I know she was proud of you. I would be proud to have a son like you. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your family.
Thank you!
Your mom and Bucky were special and I thank you for sharing your memories! The love and strength of your upbringing shows in your strong character. This is a beautiful video. ❤️
Mama Stokes looks like Kate Jackson in that thumbnail. Beautiful couple inside and out!! Thanks Stephen.🐾❤
I was a latch key kid since first grade. It’s amazing the things you can do when you’re home alone. I used to boil eggs, experiment with recipes, crafts, mischief....fun times
I just found a video of your mom today 5/1/2020 . It was the video of de gassing pinto beans🤣🤣🤣. I found your mom to be endearing and of a calm nature. I am sorry for the losses . But I’m here to say your moms legacy continues and lives on . God Bless 🙏
Steve, what a beautiful way you are remembering your mom and Mr.Buckey. Your a wonderful son. I wish you the very best in all you do. I know they are looking down on you with love!
" A kind man"....I don't think that you could have described him any better....I know that that is what I got from your mother's videos....Mr. Buckey reminded me of " the " true southern gentleman.
It wasn't easy being a single mom. I am sure when Mr. Bucky came into her life she was able to relax.
It is obvious that you loved Bucky, and it is very touching to hear your memories. I remember hearing him talk about you going to the Citadel, and the pride in his voice was equally as touching. You all were blessed to have each other.
Would you please post pictures?
Thank you Stephen.❤
But this women knew Buckey was from GOD because she was done with men and lol but she knew her prayers was being answered.....and that's the way it goes to in life lol just when you think you are about done here comes more lol. She was and is still an inspiration and Mr. Buckey too these people had strong faith and strong family life full of adventure and love and as you can see their children turned out wonderful and being wonderful parents themselves with God's help ....so let's all lift them up and keep them lifted up.
Rewatching, January 2022. Your mom and Bucky were great to watch on YT. I’m miss them. Your mom was so physically beautiful in her prime and still beautiful in her late years. Bucky was a handsome guy too. You are so blessed to have them as parents. The acorn didn’t fall far from the tree. I pray this new year will bless you and yours abundantly😊
Thank you!
Steven as you sat and told us about the early years. I felt like I was there too. Just to hear all the stories of Mr.Bucky & and your Mom was so nice. Thank you so much. Keep'm coming. God Bless you.
I have been re-watching all your mom's videos and im enjoying them just as mush the second time around. I love you posting your memories.
Hi Steven, It is 3 a.m. now, out here in San Diego. Every night I suffer with insomnia, I am so grateful to be watching this video. Thank you so much for sharing your precious memories of Mr. Bucky and your Mom. This video along with all the others are really helping me get through some difficult times!! I thought Mr. Bucky was a very kind man. There is nothing better than to be with a kind, giving person!! Oh, I hope Bella feels better. Take care and God Bless.
Your parents should have been in the movies! Such a beautiful couple!
On the contents of your gift bag...:my dad was born in 1918 and my mom in 30. Back then, to get an orange in your stocking was a big deal because, citrus was not everywhere. It’s not like today or back in the 1970s when there were big supply chains and distribution. Anyway, also the nuts in the stocking were also a big deal so my stockings always included citrus and nuts. It’s really sweet when you think of how difficult it must have been for their parents to get those for them and what a treat it was to receive and it was a special memory and so when they had children, they wanted to pass on what was special from their childhood. I know your mom and Mr. B were born later than mine but it was not that different during WWII and the following years. It’s a neat tradition and knowing the significance makes it more meaningful. It doesn’t have to stop with you. You can share it with your children.😝🌲
Thanks for explaining the significance behind the fruit and nuts in the Christmas stockings! I can say now that it was a Christmas tradition that my grandmother very much appreciated doing for the grandkids.
I pulled up my comfortable chair to listen to some beautiful memories, you are a good son Stephen, from an awesome family. The Lord blessed your family with great abilities, to be able to share such special memories is a fantastic thing to do for the viewers, thank you so much. I really believe it helps us aspire to be better with everything in life, closer to our families and friends. I feel so blessed to be able to listen to you Stephen, thanks again, so much, take care.xo❤❤
Kind men are treasures, Stephen. I sense you are a kind man.
EDIT: I grew up in the Lutheran Church. On Christmas Eve at service we’d each get a bag of peanuts in the shell, an orange, and hard candy. My parents divorced when I was 10. The year was 1956.
This was a very touching video. I’m glad you’re documenting the lives of two very fine people. Honestly, these videos are very compelling!
Thankful from Iowa,
~ Lori ~
Steve, You commented on Pete Lawson's video on Sunday. Someone recognized you and replied. It was a very warm, brief conversation,but I got from it that your mother was a very special person. I went to the channel , met her, watched her decline and pass on. Through all of that she was so strong. This video was a very, very nice tribute. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for this...
God bless you
I love how you honor your beautiful Mom and Bucky. I LOVE hearing the memories. Priceless... What a terrific couple. Thank you for sharing!! ❤
I still can't believe Mrs Phyllis and Mr Bucky have passed.
My heart was just breaking watching you. You can see the love and your pain. Fun and yet painful go down memory lane.
How generous your are to share these memories. Thank you.
Steve, you had me crying while you were tell your stories of Mr. Bucky. I can tell you loved him dearly. I am truly enjoying your stories of your mom and him and how life was growing up with them. This is such a wonderful blessing to get to hear. I hope you will keep sharing with us. What you are doing, for us who only knew them through youtube, is making a wonderful impact on our lives aslo. Thank you so much!
Very well said. I too, feel as you do. Thank God for her son, Steven. I find it cathartic It's very nice of Steven to think of us (their TH-cam family).
God bless you.