Mary Brooks Buchanan, a longtime resident of Lexington, died on Nov. 2, 2023, in Williamsburg.
Mary Brooks Buchanan, a longtime resident of Lexington, died on Nov. 2, 2023, in Williamsburg.
MARY BUCHANAN
Mary Brooks Buchanan, a longtime resident of
She was born on Feb. 22, 1928, the younger daughter of Charles Knight Brooks and Elizabeth Bump Brooks. Mary grew up in
In 1950 Mary married William J “Buck” Buchanan and became a dedicated wife, mother, and community volunteer. She ably raised four daughters while relocating frequently in support of Bill’s U.S. Army career. They enjoyed his final assignment the most when “The Colonel” was commandant of cadets at Virginia Military Institute in
They retired in
Mary is survived by her four daughters and their husbands — Kathryn and Paul Peterson,
Mary’s daughters are very grateful for the love and compassion from Patriots Colony residents and staff who became her family too. In lieu of flowers, Mary would have appreciated contributions to the Col. William J Buchanan Scholarship Fund of VMI.
Mary will be buried beside Bill in