Essie Pearl Buchanan, 82
Mrs. Essie Pearl Buchanan of Willisburg was born on June 5, 1941 in Washington County to the late Taylor and Pearlie Thompson. She departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home being 82 years of age.
Mrs. Buchanan professed her faith in Christ and was a charter member of the Anchor of Hope Church in Willisburg. She retired from Walmart after fifteen years, where she loved working as a door greeter.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Ricky Chesser and Angie Young, both of Willisburg,
Five grandchildren: Jason Chesser of Lawrenceburg, Gina Spalding. Derek Young, Brent Young, all of Willisburg, and Dylan Mattingly of Indiana,
Seven great-grandchildren: Dalton Chesser, Jacie Chesser, Jaylee Chesser, Jason Chesser, Jr., Ty Mattingly, Zac Spaulding, and Eli Blandford,
And a host of other family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death a son, Tony Chesser; six sisters: Aline Pierson, Ann Lou Buchanan, Olie Chesser, Elsie Thompson, Hazel Thompson, and Ada Thompson; and nine brothers: Ernest Thompson, Herman Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Jody Ray Thompson, James W. Thompson, Charles Thompson, Vernest Thompson, William Thompson, and baby Thompson.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Buchanan on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Anchor of Hope Church, 9190 KY 555, Willisburg. Rev. Brandi Cheatham will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Willisburg.
The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, Dec. 19, after 4:00 PM and on Friday, Dec. 20, after 9:00 AM.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
