Betty Buchanan, 67 - Travelers Rest

Betty Anne Summey Buchanan, 67, of Travelers Rest, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Born in Tryon, NC, on September 2, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Waymon Frank and Annie Lindsey Summey. Mrs. Buchanan was a member of Renfrew Baptist Church and a retired school teacher of Slater-Marietta, where she taught for 28 years. She enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband of 42 years, James Clelle Buchanan; a son, William “Linn” Buchanan and his wife Kensey; a daughter, Ginger Buchanan and two grandchildren, Keelin and Liam Buchanan, all of Travelers Rest.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Buchanan was predeceased by a son, James Christopher “Chris” Buchanan.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 25, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Travelers Rest United Methodist Church, with burial to follow at Coleman Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests potted plants or a donation to the Lupus Foundation of America, www.lupus.org.

Online condolences may be expressed here.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, is in charge of arrangements.