Jean DeVenny Buchanan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jean DeVenny Buchanan (Clifton Forge, Virginia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 7, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jean DeVenny Buchanan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Wallace DeVenny, Sr. and Nellie Madeline Hicks DeVenny; her siblings, Barbara Wilkerson, Ann Jabbour, Gladys Jeffries, Martha Boucher and Leonard Wallace DeVenny, Jr.; her sons-in-law, Louis "Louie" Nicely and Thomas "Tommy" Porter; and her great grandchild Callie Nicely.
She is survived by: her children, Terri Fortier (Paul) of West Milan, NH, Tammy Nicely of Clifton Forge, Reena Anderson (Craig) of Eagle Rock, Tracie Porter of Millboro, Murray F. "Buddy" Buchanan III (Diane) of Glen Wilton and David W. Buchanan (Jan) of Clifton Forge; her sister Ina Cale (J. D.) of Covington; her grandchildren, Chrissy F. Bump, Blair Nicely, Chad Nicely, Danielle F. St. Onge, Murray "Bobby" Buchanan, Katie B. Weese, Michael Buchanan, Heather Buchanan, Bryan Buchanan, Kayla B. Paxton, Sam Anderson, Daniel Anderson and Jonathan Anderson; and her close friend Carla J. Scruggs. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Nicely Funeral Home (405 Alleghany St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church (620 Jefferson Ave, Clifton Forge, VA 24422).
The family suggests memorial contributions take the form of contributions to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 620 Jefferson Ave., Clifton Forge, VA 24422 or the Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Selma-Low Moor Rd, Covington, VA 24426.
