Linda Jo Buchanan

Linda Jo Buchanan, 83, of Arden, NC, passed away on October 29, 2024, and was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of fifty-five years Harold Dempsey Buchanan. 

In addition, Linda was also reunited in Heaven with her parents Robert Grady Buchanan and Flora S. Buchanan, brother Neil Buchanan and an infant sister Lilly Buchanan. 

Linda was a woman of unwavering faith. She loved the church and lived to serve the Lord. As a member of Greens Creek Baptist Church for many years, nothing brought her more joy than singing in the choir and celebrating homecoming. Linda worked as a telephone operator for several years before completely dedicating herself to care for her loving family. She loved her family dearly and was their biggest cheerleader. Linda enjoyed going out for dinner and playing bingo. She was fondly known not only for her outer beauty, but also her inner beauty, nurturing nature, and her uplifting spirit. Most of all, her family and friends will miss their long talks over coffee and her contagious smile.

Left to cherish Linda’s memory are her children Gregory “Pete’ Lowe and wife Roseanne, Rick Buchanan and wife Jessica, Sherri Lowe, Angie Boudreau, Robin Sing-Cunningham and husband Berris; thirteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. 

To honor Linda’s life, a visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Appalachian Funeral Services located at 165 Skyland Drive in Sylva, NC. Following the visitation, a Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00 PM with Rev. Tom Lavin officiating. Interment will follow at Greens Creek Cemetery. In remembering Linda Jo Buchanan, her unwavering love for family, friends, church, and her faith will continue to inspire and guide all who were fortunate enough to know her. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the ministry of Greens Creek Baptist Church of Sylva, NC or Four Seasons Hospice of Flat Rock, NC.