Edith Irene Buchanan Obituary
We announce the death of Edith Irene Buchanan of Lancaster, Texas, who passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 97. Edith will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Irene Buchanan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Alec Neal and Lora Byrd Vincent Neal; her husband John Billy Buchanan; and her siblings, Ella Sizemore, Elsie Flowers, Thomas Neal (Bud), Carlis Ray Neal, George Neal and Alvie Dean Neal.
She is survived by: her daughters, Meladene Linker (Ben), Marta Gail Shaffer (Dale), Marcia Lynn Garlesky (Jeffrey) and Edith Jr.; her grandchildren, Amber, Jon, Jarad, Janna, Justin, Lamont, Miki, Timothy, George, Karli, Destiny and Amy Rose; her great grandchildren, Eliott, Christian, Allison, Liliana, Alexander, Benjamin, Abigail, Savannah, Adonijah, Zy'ir, Elysha, Keystyn, Zara and Paisleigh; her granddaughter Easter; and her sister Emma Stickland.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to honor her faith by requesting that donations be made in her name to the Revival Center Building Fund, 2940 FM 1446, Waxahachie, TX 75167.
