Marilyn Buchanan

December 26, 1924 - June 16, 2020

Marilyn Buchanan, 95, formerly of Fellsburg and Larned, KS passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Sharon Lane Nursing Home, Shawnee, KS. She was born on the family farm near Fellsburg, KS on December 26, 1924, to Murray and Edith Morse. On June 29, 1945, she was united in marriage to Warren Buchanan, who preceded her in death in 2002. Marilyn and Warren raised their children on the family farm near Fellsburg. Marilyn stayed active in local community organizations such as PEO. She and Warren were active members of the Lewis United Methodist Church. After retirement in 1987, they moved to Larned, KS. She enjoyed completing crosswords and jigsaw puzzles, as well as knitting, crocheting, sewing and playing cards with friends and family. Including her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Pauline McChesney. She is survived by four children: Michael (Sandi) Buchanan of Fredericksburg, TX; Jerry (Debbie) Buchanan of Columbia Falls, MT; Lois Buchanan of Shawnee, KS; and Joann (Jeff) Lavery of Shawnee, KS; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and one step grandchild. The family will host a Memorial Service, Saturday, August 15th 10:00 am at the Lewis United Methodist Church. Interment to follow at the Fellsburg Cemetery. Luncheon at the Wayne Community Hall in Lewis at 12:30pm. Please visit Marilyn’s memorial website at www.MapleHillFuneralHome.com to leave condolences and for updated service information. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity.