Lena Corrina Buchanan

Lena Corrina Buchanan a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother passed into the arms of Jesus on June 2, 2026, at home, surrounded by her husband and family. She was born on April 8, 1937, to the late Grover and Lois (Mckinney) Shrewsbury of Barkers Ridge West Virginia. She was the third of ten children.

She was predeceased by her parents Grover and Lois, twin daughters Lisa and Teresa siblings Sadah, Kyle, Doug, Alma, Darlene and brother, sisters in law David Steele, Ivan Phillips, Jack Canada, Gordenia “Denia”, Merle Bishop and Eddie Clay.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Thomas and children, Jerry, (Sheila), Vickie, (John), Steven, (Michelle). Grandchildren, Sumerleigh, (Chris), Jesse, (Chrissy), Loisann, (Doug), Bryce, (Mckinley), Brooke, (Nick) Cal and Macy. Great Grandchildren, Madison, Corrina, Sadie, Jacob, Tommy, Presley, Gordon, Hudson and Caelah. Also surviving her are her siblings, Vadah Phillips, Francis Canada, Shirley Bishop, Goldie Shrewsbury (Curtis), sisters-in-law Drema Shrewsbury, Faye Shrewsbury and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Lena was devoted to her family, especially Thomas, her husband of 72 years. She enjoyed cooking for her family. She always had sweets, cakes, pies, and cookies for anyone who may visit. She leaves a legacy of good cooks in our family to follow her example. She loved all her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed watching them play sports and perform in recitals as well as spending time with them at home. She loved to sew, making quilts that keep us warm on cold nights and give us sweet dreams. In her later years Mom enjoyed Word Search books and used colored pencils to create beautiful pictures. But we cannot forget that she was quite stylish and loved to shop.

She was a faithful member of her church Bethel Baptist for over 50 years, helping in the kitchen for Wednesday night dinners, preparing for communion and serving with a grateful heart wherever needed. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, loving spirit and a servant heart.

The family wishes to express our gratitude to Bridge Hospice especially (Sesly, Karen and Brittany) for their amazing care and comfort they provided.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home 2551 N. Armistead Ave. Hampton VA 23666. The funeral will take place Thursday June 11 at Bethel Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Doug Echols 1004 Yorktown Road Yorktown VA. 23693, with visitation at 12:00pm and the service at 1:00pm. Following the service burial will take place at Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery 155 Butler Farm Road Hampton VA 23693.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethel Baptist Church.