Leona Maxine Buchanan

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Saturday, March 24, 2018
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller Crouch Chapel
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Saturday, March 24, 2018
10:00 am
Cemetery
Buchanan Cemetery
Highway 58
Poughkeepsie/Sitka, AR  
Leona Maxine Buchanan

of Batesville, AR

July 15, 1939 - March 20, 2018

On March 20, 2018 Leona Maxine Guthrie Buchanan was quietly ushered into her eternal home to be with her Father in Heaven.

Maxine was born on July 15, 1939 in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

All who knew Maxine loved and respected her. She was truly a woman after God's own heart. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Maxine enjoyed many things. She loved art and literature, was a gourmet cook, taught pie making, candy making, and cake decorating as a Wilton instructor.

Bill and Maxine were married on March 19, 1958 in Trumann, Arkansas. Their happiness was shared by three little miracles, Linda, Sue, and Kathy. Bill and Maxine enjoyed many wonderful years together until his passing in May of 2013. After Bills death, Maxine continued her earthly journey. Maxine went to join Bill one day after their 60th wedding anniversary.

Memories of Maxine will be cherished by two daughters, Sue LaVon Squire and her husband, Dennis Squire of Poth, Texas; Katherine Buchanan Mayberry and her husband, Herman Mayberry of Floresville, Texas; one sister, Vonda Norris and her husband, Carl Norris of Weatherford, Texas; as well as her pride and joys''¦five grandchildren, Bradley Buchanan Squire and his wife, Chelsea Squire, Kara Linnea Squire, Trevor Marshall Squire, Dallin Taylor Squire, and Courtney Buchanan Mayberry.

She goes to join her husband, Charles A. Buchanan (Bill); her daughter, Linda Buchanan; her mother and father, Leona and Vaughn Guthrie; four brothers, Edward Eugene Gulley, Donald Leroy Guthrie, Richard Guthrie and John Guthrie; sister, Bulah Sharp.

Pallbearers will be Terry Hill, Rob Hill, Bryan Hill, Doug Buchanan, Tom Buchanan, Matt Buchanan, David Buchanan, David Haynes, Michael Haynes, James Buchanan, and Trevor Squire.

Funeral Services for Maxine will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Buchanan Cemetery near Poughkeepsie and Sitka on Highway 58.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. before the service.

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Diane Meador
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Sister Bucanan was a precious sister and friend that was a loving and inspiration to many. Her infectious spirit was such a blessing that I will miss greatly. It was an honor to know her. God bless her family and may you all follow her example.

Rickey carter
Sulphur rock, AR
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Maxine and buck were fine people to have known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


Rickey and Glenda Carter

Mary Canady
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

One of the most loving individuals I had the pleasure of knowing!