, 92, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, Kentucky.

She was born in Livingston (Overton County), Tennessee, the daughter of Robert and Hazel Curtis Officer.

She was of Baptist faith, a member of Burkesville Baptist Church, a school teacher and librarian for 45 years for the Cumberland County School System, and former owner of Curtis & McComas.

She was a member of the Burkesville Women’s Club, V. F. W. Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star Burkesville Chapter #380, Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, Cumberland County Retired Teachers, D. A. R., and W. M. U. Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Bedford Curtis, her husband, William Thomas “Tommy” Buchanan, and her sister and brother-in-law, Emily Jo and Jimmy Coe.

She is survived by her her half-brother, Robert Officer, of St. Louis, Missouri, and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the Burkesville Baptist Church. Burial was in the Burkesville Cemetery in Burkesville, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to the Burkesville Baptist Church or the Burkesville Cemetery (P. O. Box 246, Burkesville, Ky 42717).

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at norris-new.com.

Nancy O. Buchanan