Patty Jean Buchanan

“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters,

 and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; 

yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.  

Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? 

And your labour for that which satisfieth not?

 Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, 

and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 

 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; 

and I will make an everlasting covenant with you…” 

(Isaiah 55: 1-3).

Patty Jean Buchanan, age 67, of Pennington Gap, Virginia was born in Christiansburg, Virginia, on August 18, 1954, and passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in Pennington Gap, Virginia.  She was the ninth of ten children.  Patty was preceded in death by Lester Buchanan, husband, and both of her parents, James and Hester Smith, as well as her siblings Doug Smith, Ed Smith, Michael Smith, and Randolph Smith.

Patty is survived by her four children - Wendell McGuire of Big Stone Gap, VA, Joy (Greg) McKnight of Pennington Gap, VA, Amanda (Ronnie) Mullins of Big Stone Gap, VA, and Leslie Buchanan of Church Hill, TN.  

In addition, Patty (Nana) leaves behind her precious grandchildren who brought her so much love and laughter -  Emilee Mullins, Jacob Mullins, Hollie McGuire, Benjamin McGuire, Isabella Roberts, Kendra Roberts, Preston McKnight, and Jack McKnight, as well as a special friend to Nana, Ally Jones.  Being around children always seemed to bring a sparkle to Patty’s eyes and a smile to her face. 

She is also survived by her sisters Roberta Poff, Elizabeth Smith, Wanda Smith, Regina (Mike) Kendrick, brother June (Jean) Smith, sister-in-law, Linda Smith, special friends Dallas and Marian McKnight, and a special neighbor, Vickie Calton.

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6).  

Graveside/Funeral services will be held at the Mountain Home Veteran’s Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 1 pm.  Chad Miles will be officiating.

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