Barbara E. Buchanan's Obituary
Barbara E. Buchanan, age 67, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 03, 2016, at Seaford Center Nursing Home, in Seaford, DE. She was born on Thursday, June 16, 1949 in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late Daniel C. and Pauline (Schwartzentruber) Savidge.
Mrs. Buchanan was an accomplished chef, most recently lending her talents to Rehoboth Beach Country Club. She enjoyed baking and playing bingo, and was an active member of Women of the Moose, Chapter 1814. More than anything however, she cherished time spent with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the opportunity to know her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Buchanan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Buchanan, and her dear son, Daniel.
She is survived by her sons: Mark and his wife Tracey, of Lewes, DE, and Andrew and his wife Dawn, of New Castle, DE; her daughter, Brenda and her partner Robert, of Wilmington, DE; her brothers: George, Gerald, and Gene; her sister, Sharon; 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 09, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE where friends may call beginning at 1:00 PM. Lewes, DE.
Interment will immediately follow the Services at Henlopen Memorial Park, 28787 Lockerman Road, Milton, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mrs. Buchanan's memory to Women of the Moose, Chapter 1814, 28971 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.
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