Retha Colleen Buchanan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Retha Colleen Buchanan (Jonesborough, Tennessee), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 18, 2025 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Retha Colleen Buchanan to pay them a last tribute.
As Retha Colleen departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Retha Colleen. Though Retha Colleen may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ora Eli and Donna Sullivan Jones; and her husband Hale William Buchanan. She is survived by: her daughter Inger Blanton; her granddaughter Molly Blanton Carden (Cody); and her siblings, Jeanette Barker of Warrensville, NC and Boyd Jones of West Jefferson, NC. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery (53 Memorial Ave, Mountain Home, TN 37684).
