Wanda Buchanan

A native of Swain County, Wanda was a daughter of the late Dee and Hazel Simonds, and was also preceded in death by four brothers; Kenneth, Junior, Larry and Melvin.

Wanda is survived by her husband of 42 years, Elmer J. (EJ) Buchanan Jr.

Two daughters; Tammy Gail Cloer and husband Johnny, Paula D. George and husband Aidan.

Four grandchildren; Leah Fowler (David), Hannah Hefner (Bradley), Sean George and Emma George.

Nine great grandchildren; Haylee, Addy, James, Ava, Bella, Layla, Kaycie, Abigail and newest arrival Daylon.

Wanda also leaves behind a sister, Gail Keel of Simpsonville SC., several beloved nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends from church and the community which she loved so dearly.

Wife, Mother and Granny. Faithful servant of God. Being those were her greatest loves, and memory of that shall live on in those of us left to follow. We will love you dearly and miss you terribly, until a glorious day shall come when we meet again.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Holly Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at the Chapel.