Virginia Pearl Clark

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Virginia Pearl Buchanan, 96, of Nebo went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. Born in Avery County on Sept. 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Elgie Clark and Margaret Bowman Clark. She was a member of River Valley Baptist Church.

Virginia is survived by her children: Jean Crump (Steve) of Lenoir, Wanda Newton (Ray) of Nebo, Milton Buchanan of Nebo, Harriett Yancey (Edward) of Morganton, Gail Henson of Newton, and David Buchanan (Pam) of Morganton; and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her Husband: Adam Buchanan; and a Son: Reuel Buchanan.

The family received friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home. Burial followed in River Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.

At other times the family will be at the home of the daughter, Wanda Newton.

Virginia married Adam Lafayette Buchanan about 1939 in North Carolina, , , . Adam (son of Robert Green Buchanan and Harriett Matilda (Buchanan)) was born on 4 Aug 1920 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Feb 1990 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth Shelbiejean Buchanan Crump, 78, of Morganton died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Born in Avery County, NC on Feb. 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Addie Lafayette Buchanan and Virginia Pearl Clark Buchanan. Jean always put her family first and showed a generous love to all. She was loved by all who knew her. A woman of many talents, she excelled at sewing, cooking, gardening, and soothing babies.

Jean is survived by her Husband of 61 years: Steve Crump; Children: Steve A. Crump and wife, Carol, Karen Sherrill and husband, Eric, Harold Crump, and Sam Crump and wife, Cindy; Grandchildren: Shandara Evans and husband, Michael, Leah Rhodes and husband, Jon, and Dakota Crump and fiancée, Emily Edwards; Great-grandchildren: Americus Evans, Hunter Evans, Eli Evans, and Shelbie Anne Rhodes; and Siblings: Milton Buchanan, David Buchanan, Wanda Newton, Harriet Yancey and Gail Henson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a Grandson: Drew Millwood; and a Brother: Reuel Buchanan.

A private family service will be held at a later date.Steve