Edith M. Buchanan

Edith Buchanan, 86, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 7, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield, with burial following in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon was held at the church following burial. Pastor Melinda Stonebraker officiated the service. Family greeted friends one hour prior to the service.

The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Greenfield Public Library.

Edith Marie Buchanan was born on Jan. 23, 1938, to Albert and Mildred (Ledbetter) McIntyre in Sparta, Illinois. She attended school in Sparta where she graduated. She grew up in a large family and was the oldest of seven children. She grew up on a 40 acre farm where she helped her mom and dad raise chickens and sell eggs. Edith and her family always attended church. At a Bible camp she accepted Jesus as her Savior on Aug. 7, 1951.

On March 9, 1957, she was united in marriage to George Buchanan. To this union four children were born: Steven, Alan, David and Michael. In 1970 the family moved to Stuart. After the dissolution of the marriage, Edith operated her own yarn shop for several years. It was during this time she met the love of her life, Joseph Fulton.

In the early 1990s, Edith moved to Greenfield where she lived for about 30 years. She worked in health care up until her retirement. She was a CNA at the Fontanelle Nursing Home and eventually a home health aide with the Adair County Home Care.

Edith liked to stay busy sewing and knitting Christmas ornaments. She was particularly good at making angels. She was extremely proud to crochet a blanket for each of her grandchildren. She was an avid reader throughout her life, she loved reading about history and politics. She always kept a curious mind. Additionally, she enjoyed watching hockey, football and the St. Louis Cardinals. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren as often as she was able.

Edith relocated to the Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in 2023 where she discovered new hobbies such as tie-dye and bingo. It was here that she was called to her eternal home in Heaven at the age of 86 by her Savior, Jesus Christ on Oct. 1, 2024. She was surrounded by family.

Edith is preceded in death by her father and mother; son, Steven Buchanan; siblings, Byron, Janice and Jerry and her longtime companion, Joseph Fulton .

Edith leaves behind three sons: Alan, David and Michael; eight beloved grandchildren: Tonya Buchanan, Nathaniel Buchanan of Moraine, Ohio, Ashley Buchanan (Kevin Sorensen) of Atlantic; Michael Buchanan (Ashley Zimpfer) of Altoona; Jessica Buchanan of Ankeny, Alex Villalpando of Newton, Oscar Villalpando of Ankeny and Timothy Buchanan of Fayetteville, North Carolina; four great-grandchildren: Abrielle Buchanan of Moraine, Ohio, Brayden Buchanan of Moraine, Ohio, Jordan Sorensen of Atlantic and Elijah Buchanan of Ankeny; siblings: Marvin McIntyre, Alberta (Bert) Buchanan and Lucy McIntyre; and an extended host of family and friends who will miss her dearly.