Emma M. Buchanan

August 24, 1944 - May 12, 2019

Emma Mae Buchanan was born to Andrew and Hannah Thrist in Camden, Arkansas. Emma graduated from Union Grove High School. She confessed her life to Christ at the age of five at St. Mary’s Methodist Church. Emma and James Edward Buchanan united in Holy Matrimony on August 20, 1967. Emma maintained a very close relationship with God and lived her life as such. She was named Evangelist Missionary for the National Church of God and Christ. Emma enjoyed sewing, making her own clothes, cooking, gardening and vacationing with her husband and sons. She took joy in helping her sons to navigate the ins and outs of business ownership. Emma was a loving grandmother and provided mentorship for young Saints near and afar. Emma departed her life on May 12, 2019. She leaves to cherish in her memory: a husband of fifty-one years and nine months ~ Elder James Buchanan, Sr.; four sons ~ James Jr. (Sedeula) of Kissimmee, Florida, Jerry (Nadi) of London, England, Jonathan of New Jersey and Jeffery of Saint Louis, Missouri; six grandchildren; six brothers ~ Oliver (Loretta), Ralph Andrew (Marilyn), Raymond (Dianne), Emmiett Ray (Mary), Elbert (Mary) and Alvin (Loraine); and four sisters ~ Rosie, Opal, Marilyn, and Earvine.