Shirley Ann Buchanan, age 81

Shirley Ann Buchanan, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.

Shirley was born March 26, 1938 in Bakersville, NC to the late Floyd J. Buchanan and Darrell Hughes Buchanan. She was a graduate of Tri-High School and worked in textiles most of her life. She loved to read and enjoyed going on "nature walks."

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant twin brother, Gerald Buchanan; four brothers, Cephas Buchanan, Dr. Fate Buchanan, Emory Buchanan and Floyd Buchanan and a sister, Charlotte Lowery.

Those left to treasure her memory include one sister, Nell Toney of Bostic and brother, Denver Buchanan and wife, Anita of Forest City. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O Box 335, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.