Verla Wrenn Buchanan

Verla Wrenn Buchanan obituary, Toxey, AL

Verla Wrenn Buchanan

Verla Buchanan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bumpers Funeral Home - Butler on Feb. 5, 2026.
Verla Wrenn Davis Buchanan, 83, of the Ararat Community located in Toxey, Alabama passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 3, 2026.

Verla was born on April 25, 1942, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Byron Davis and Mary Lois Hammer Davis.

She is survived by her sons, James Buchanan and wife June of Toxey, AL., Brad Buchanan and wife Jessica of TN., Kevin Buchanan and wife Chasity of AL., Kenneth Buchanan and wife Maria of CA., numerous grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Buchanan; parents, Byron Davis and Mary Lois Hammer Davis; brothers, Thomas Davis and Richard Davis; sister, Blanch Dawson.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Legacy Hospice for all the care they provided to Verla.

The family will hold a memorial service for Verla at a later date.

Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Bumpers Funeral Home of Butler.

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