Mary Anne Buchanan

Mary Anne Buchanan

Mary Buchanan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 1 to Aug. 8, 2009.
Mary Anne Buchanan, 79, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at her home. Born Aug. 5, 1929 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Bonnie Scott Sprinkle and Hallie Robinson Sprinkle. Survivors include one son, Michael Buchanan of Frederick, Md.; one daughter, Sherri Buchanan of Williamsport, Md.; and one grandson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie Woodrow Buchanan Jr.; and two brothers, Bonnie Scott Sprinkle Jr., and George Washington Sprinkle. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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