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She was born to Edward and Ruth Parham on May 4, 1970, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dana raised two wonderful children, Amari Parham Buchanan and Deven Buchanan. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ronald Washington, whose memory she held dear until her final days.
Dana is survived by her parents, Edward and Ruth Parham, and her children, Amari Parham Buchanan and Deven Edward Buchanan; her siblings, Marc Parham, Alyson (Parham) Small and her husband Clarence Small; and Michael Parham and Hyeok Kim; her niece, Esther Parham Small; her nephews, Jordan Parham Small and Marc Parham; her great-niece, Zola Ze'Nai Parham Small, and several close friends.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dana Elizabeth Parham Buchanan will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Kiva at Friendship Village. A repass will follow at noon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Flowers may be sent to Whitley Memorial Funeral Home at 303 Balch Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001.
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Michelle Powell
December 4, 2024
Not sure when we met, Hillside Jr High maybe. I just know she was always a friend and always had a beautiful smile on her face! I most recently saw her at the VA looking out for her Daddy. I love you, Dana.
Nichole Paupore
July 27, 2024
A beautiful beautiful light ... gone too soon. Sending love to her friends & family
Barb McWethy
July 25, 2024
Dana and I worked together at the YMCA and she was the kindest, caring person. She was always willing to help, and supported me in a class I was taking on religion by inviting me to her church. While we hadn´t seen each other in years we stayed in touch through social media. We joked that if she would just come visit her brother in Atlanta she could see me too. My heart breaks for her family.
Bernard Andrews
July 25, 2024
We send our heartfelt condolences to you, Ed and the entire family. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength even now, and in the days to come. We will continue to pray for you all.
The Andrews Family: Bernard, Inez, Erin and Denard
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Jeanine
July 22, 2024
Dana and I had a couple classes together at Kvcc. Many moons ago. When I found out I was pregnant she was there for me 100% She was the best, I honestly don't feel I would not have made it through that time in my life without her! REST IN PEACE.,my friend.
Kimmie Jackson
July 20, 2024
Our sincere condolences.
Cheryl Owens-Nebedum
July 20, 2024
Our sincere condolences to the Parham family.
Eternal rest Dana
Dana Heideman
July 17, 2024
We first met about 10 years ago when I picked up a part-time evening job at Sav-a-Lot on Stadium Dr. She loved that we shared our first name! She was always with her kids and they were always so polite and sweet. Dana will never be forgotten. I'm so sorry to her loved ones...She's a special angel. RIH
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