Edna Ouida Edwards Buchanan, 87, of Mayo, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. She was born Aug. 23, 1933, to Hugh and Ouida Edwards. She was a graduate of Lafayette High School, where she played on the girls' basketball team. Buchanan was of the Baptist faith and a longtime faithful and active member of Brewer Lake Baptist Church. She was a homemaker to her family and worked alongside her husband, "Lavere,” on their family farm. She was the backbone of her family, a very kind and caring wife, mother and friend. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting and spending time with her family. Buchanan was preceded in death by: her parents, Hugh and Ouida Edwards; her husband, Harvey "Lavere" Buchanan Sr.; two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Edwards; a grandson, Aaron Buchanan and great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Buchanan.
She is survived by: four children, Bruce Buchanan, of Mayo; Donna Hurst and husband Kevin, of Indian Trail, N.C.; Harvey Lavere Buchanan Jr. and wife Sandra, of Tallahassee and Tina Singletary and husband John, of Mayo; nine grandchildren: Travis Buchanan, Jeremy Hurst, Justin Hurst, Greg Buchanan, Alex Buchanan, Hannah Buchanan, Nick Singletary, Bree Singletary and Josh Singletary; 11 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A private graveside funeral service will be held with the family. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.