Ethel Rebecca “Becky” Buchanan

May 26th, 1924 - Apr 10th, 2014
3 Guests

Visitation:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Wed, Apr. 16th, 2014 6 - 8

Thu, Apr. 17th, 2014 12 - 1 pm

Service:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Thu, Apr. 17th, 2014 1 pm

Burial:

Maplewood Cemetery

Thu, Apr. 17th, 2014

Ethel Rebecca “Becky” Buchanan, 89, of Marion passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 11:20 am at her home.

Ethel was born May 26, 1924 in Fayetteville, Tennessee the daughter of Roy Wright and Sarah McDonald. She married the Rev. Robert L. Buchanan on June 17, 1944 in Fayetteville, Tennessee and together they shared over 50 years of marriage until his death on October 18, 1994.

She retired from the Williamson County General Assistance Office as a case worker after 18 years. She was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, Good Fight of Faith, and Eastern Star, a life member of W.M.S. and member and officer of the A.M.E. Ministers & Spouses. Becky as served as past Board Chard of the Boyton Street Community Center and precinct committeeman of the Democratic party.

Survivors include her;
Daughter – Anita Csaszar and husband Charles of Marion
Daughter – Clarissa Allen and husband Bishop Donald Allen of Marion
Daughter – Genevia Buchanan of Marion
Son – Timothy M. Buchanan and wife Vickie of Jacksonville, Daughter-in-law - Sharon R. Buchanan
Eighteen Grandchildren;
William Robert Lewis and wife Lynnette of Texas
Geri Rae Allen of Marion
Warren S. Gilmore of Belleville
Rebecca LaDonna Allen of Alabama
Tiffini C. Allen of Marion
Evie B. Allen of Marion
Adam B. Allen and wife Whitney of Carbondale
Solomon E. Hatchett III of Marion
Jonathon Booker of Arizona
Timothy Rose of DuQuoin
Jennifer Buchanan of Marion
Kalita McBride of North Carolina
Emmanuel Buchanan of Carbondale
Jasmine Rose of Jacksonville
Terese Sullivan of Joliet
Vera J. Jones and husband Korey of Joliet
Paul D. Buchanan II and wife April of Marion
Patrice Buchanan of Chicago
Twenty One Great Grandchildren and two on the way
Several nieces and nephews

Preceded by her Parents, Husband – Rev. Robert L. Buchanan, Sons – Robert L. “Bobby” Buchanan, Paul D. Buchanan, three sisters – Elizabeth Ivory, Margaret Clark and Katie Scott.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 1 pm at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 314 East Jackson Street, Carbondale with Bishop Donald E. Allen and Rev. Charlie Cross officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home and on Thursday from Noon until the time of service at the church.

For those who prefer memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959 or at the church the day of the service.

 

3 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Tom & Judy Beyers

    From: Odin, Illinois

    Date: April 14, 2014

    Buchanan family,
    Sorry to hear of Ethel’s passing! We know she will be missed by many. Glad she was able to return home and be surrounded by her family when the Lord choose to take her home.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • Guest: Yolonde Peterson

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: April 16, 2014

    I wish to express my sympathy to each of you should I not be able to attend the visitation due to my schedule. I didn’t know her too well but always saw her as a quiet, lovely lady. My condolences.

  • Guest: William M. Buchanan, Jr.

    From: North Chesterfield, Virginia

    Date: April 17, 2014

    What a beautiful soul that has now entered into heaven. God knew best when it was the time to bring Aunt Becky home. May the family be comforted that she is in a eternal state of peace and bliss. No more pain, suffering nor the worldly problems of a human being. God bless her as she is now a part of God’s heavenly host. Rejoice and be exceedingly thankful and glad for Aunt Becky’s transformation. She is looking down and praying that everyone go on with their lives in this world.