Anna Mae Buchanan

Anna Mae Cole Buchanan, age 100, of Manassas, Virginia transitioned to her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Born on January 26, 1916 in Morrisville, Virginia, Anna was the first of 12 children born to Robert Wisper and Della Jenny Cole. She was married for 73 years to Lawrence P. Buchanan, serving as a faithful homemaker, mother and friend to many. She was a graduate of Manassas Regional High School, attended Virginia State College and remained a devout servant of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout her entire life. She was baptized at the age of 14 and was actively involved in a number of ministries at her home church, Silver Hill Baptist Church in Morrisville, Virginia. Upon moving to Manassas, she became a member of First Baptist Church of Manassas, where she served faithfully for 80 years. Throughout her tenure at First Baptist, she served as a Bible School Teacher and Sunday School Teacher, President of the Usher Board, Chair of the Missionary Ministry, Chair of the Deaconess Ministry and as a member of the Senior Choir (aka Chancel Choir). Some of her many civic duties included: Representing First Baptist Church as a member of Church Women United of Manassas and as a participant in both the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention and Baptist General Convention (Area D). Serving as an agent for Southern Aid Insurance Company, a substitute teacher at Manassas Regional High School, an Election Official for the City of Manassas/Office of Absentee Ballots, Auxiliary President to the American Legion, Paul W. Mitchell, Post 114, Manassas, Virginia during her 40 year tenure; a former Worthy Matron of Fidelity Chapter #10, O.E.S., Prince Hall Affiliate of Washington, D.C. and as a member of the United Order of Tents. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence P. Buchanan; Daughters, Myra B. Brent (Robert), Bernadine “Brenda” Minor (Michael); God Daughter, Bettye M. Walker; God Son, Eugene Callahan; Grandchildren, Samuel King (Marie), Chaylynn Grigsby, Steve L. Brent and Tammie B. Howard (Michael); Great Grandchildren, Hayli Parr, Cara Ann King, Jayla King, Samuel King, Jr., Ashton Howard and Chantal Hawel; Great Great Grandchild, Milo Hawel; Sisters, Izzetta Callahan and Clara Drumming; Brother, Steward M. Cole; Devoted Nephew, Jerome Cole; Devoted Niece, Christine Wright; and a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by Four Sisters and Four Brothers. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street, Manassas, VA with Dr. Keith Savage officiating. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery

Anna Mae Buchanan

January 26, 1916 - January 4, 2017