Obituary for Norma Lea Buchanan
A funeral service for Norma Lea Buchanan will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 am at Good Hope Baptist Church with pastor Wesley Manning officiating. The visitation will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Good Hope Baptist Church from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The burial will follow the service on Tuesday at Good Hope Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers will be Mikey D. Johnson, Chris Buchanan, Pete Borders, Damien Maddox, Travis Duhon, and Timothy Bandeaux.
Norma Lea Buchanan was born on February 27, 1941, to T.W. Underwood and Dovie L. Farris Underwood. Norma passed away on May 3, 2024, at the age of 83. Norma was raised in Florien Louisiana by her aunt Stella. She was a joyous child who had a contagious and beautiful laugh. Norma met her husband James W. Buchanan when she was sixteen years old. They got married on May 14, 1957, and were married for 56 years until her husband passed away. Norma was a military wife and lived in many different places including Germany, Texas, Georgia and then in 1969 they made there way to Fort Polk. Norma was a homemaker, wife, and loving mother to her five children. She loved being able to take care of her family and did so until the Lord took her home. She enjoyed sewing and working puzzle books. She made friends easily and never met a stranger.
Norma is preceded in death by her husband James W. Buchanan, her son James “Jimmie” Buchanan Jr, and her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her four daughters, Wilma (Pete) Borders of Hornbeck, LA, Wanda Buchanan of Leesville, LA, Eva (Dale) Borders of Anacoco, LA, Ruthy Montalbano of Anacoco, LA,
brother, Welton Underwood of Many, LA,
sisters, Marcelle Ferguson of Port Neches, TX, Barabara Marshall of Bonhon, TX, Melva Parker of Many, LA,
grandchildren, Amanda Borders, Pete Borders Jr., Katherine Chapman, Rhiamon Chapman, Chris Buchanan, Angie Maddox, Christina Bandeaux, Samantha Hall, Nickie Johnson, and Jessica Buchanan,
15 greatgrandchildren and a host of extended family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lord and the staff at the Woodlands for taking such great care of Ms. Norma.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
6
May
6:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Good Hope Baptist Church
774 Good Hope Road
Anacoco, LA 71403
Service
Tuesday
7
May
10:00 AM
Good Hope Baptist Church
774 Good Hope Road
Anacoco, LA 71403
Cemetery Details
Location
Good Hope Cemetery
774 Good Hope Road
Anacoco, LA 71403
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