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Iris Buchanan Obituary
Iris Buchanan, 90, longtime resident of Pasadena, Texas passed away on January 31, 2014. Iris was born on November 8, 1923 in West Bay, Florida to the late Solomon and Vannie Barrett. She grew up in West Bay and Point Washington, Florida and graduated from Bay County High School. She and John were married on June 26, 1946. Iris and John moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1951 and become an original member of the United Pentecostal Church of Pasadena, currently a member of The Church Triumphant both located at 1030 Strawberry Road. Iris is survived by her son and wife, John P. and Tiffany Buchanan. She was the grandmother to 7 grandchildren: Lisa, Frank Jr., Brandon, Michael, Gregory, Brooke and Rylee. She is also a great grandmother to: Krista, Katie, Makayla, Bobby Jr., Beck, Taylor, James, Lanessa, Madyson, Noah and Easton. She is also survived by her brother Otis Barrett and numerous nephews and nieces and many close friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at The Church Triumphant located at 1030 Strawberry Road, Pasadena, TX 77502 from 12PM to 2PM. Funeral Services will follow at 2PM. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena, Texas. To share words of comfort with the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com.
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Greg Van Pelt
February 5, 2014
I have many fond memories of Sis Buchanan during our bus ministry runs early on Sunday mornings in Pasadena. This was back in the late 1970s & 80s before I graduated. We were picking up the children for Sunday School, and Bro. Buchanan came along to drive the bus, if I remember. We all felt God's blessings doing this ministry back then and Sis. Buchanan was one of the most dedicated servants to the Lord I have ever met, not to mention her kind spirit and sweetness. She will be deeply missed until we all return to the Heavens. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Ronnie Johnson
February 4, 2014
Sis Buchanan one of the most gracious ladies that you would ever meet. I was blessed to grow up in the same church with her and Bro. John ! Her love of God and family was just not seen at church but in the everyday life she lived. She was a great blessing to me and to all that knew her. She will be missed but she is now reunited with Bro. John in heaven!
Yvonne Costello
February 4, 2014
Speaking on behalf of my Mother, Myrtle Hanes.......I will miss my good friend.
Irish came to my Mother's side when my sister and nephew died. Iris stayed beside my Mom until she felt Mom was okay. My family really appreciated Iris and John. Thank you for being a good friend to my family.
Pat Villarreal
February 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all the Buchanan family. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but Love leaves us memories no one can steal."
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Connie King
February 3, 2014
I called her Sister "B". Always a beautiful example. She was one of the great Pillars of the Assembly. There was no question where she stood on the things of God. She was a Sunday school teacher, had a bus ministry route, worked on the outreach programs and you knew she was going to stay in the altar until victory came. She was with me when I was baptized in Jesus name. Always faithful to the Pentecostals of Pasadena. Her family has a strong heritage from her and Brother John. I visited her several times in her new home and she never changed. She was much loved and she will be missed.
Joe & Stephanie Vasquez
February 3, 2014
We send our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all the Buchanan family. Yes, we grieve with you on the loss of your very special loved one, but we also celebrate with you on her life and meeting of Our Maker.
Sincerely,
Brent Carrigan
February 2, 2014
Sis Buchanan will be missed. A great one in the work of God, one of the pillars of my life. She was faithful in many venues of life, wife, mother, grandmother, Sunday school teacher, bus ministery ect. Rest with Jesus
Dee Dee Brumley
February 2, 2014
Vickie Johnson has said it all just right !!!! All I can add is Sis. Buchanan we love you and will miss you !!!
Rick & Rheda Clark Pasadena, 77503
February 2, 2014
We will so miss you, dear heart. You've been so faithful for so many years. God bless and comfort your family and loved ones. You are loved by so many. I love you!
Vickie Johnson
February 2, 2014
Sis Buchanan was an amazing & meek Christian Lady. Her heartbeat was her family, church & helping others. If you are a Pasadena resident most likely she and her outreach friend Lou Cooper have knocked on your door to invite you the Pentecostal Church on Strawberry. She loved Bus Ministry & Sunday School. To everyone she taught she was a favorite. She also was a Co-Director for services held at Pasadena Care Center. Sis Buchanan was also known for her Famous Strawberry Cake! It has graced many homes during bereavement and birthdays! I dearly loved this Precious Old Time Religion Christian Lady! She Believed, Lived & Shared Jesus Christ to all. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Sis Buchanan, You have kept the faith. Now enter into Heaven Rejoycing for you have run the race well!
February 2, 2014
May YOU rest in peace She Was a pretty Lady My Sister Rita introduce ' Her to me and l never regrated not one minute of She was a Very Kind person and Boy Did She Know Her Bible t Jesus t will miss Her But I know She is in a Beautiful place now Were She is happy as Can be
Tammy Pierce
February 1, 2014
She was an unwaveringly faithful Christian wife, mother and grandmother. That is the highest praise I know of on this earth for "a woman after God's own heart."
Darrell Miller
February 1, 2014
She was one of my favorite Sunday School teachers. She put her heart into it and it showed.
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