Frances Virginia Buchanan, Born August 24, 1955 to Eleanor Johnston Buchanan and John Willis Buchanan in Charleston, WV passed away on April 20, 2025.

She is survived by three siblings: her twin sister, Ann Buchanan Griffith of Vienna, WV, her brothers, John Rolla Buchanan (Gina), and William Byron Buchanan (Sallie, deceased) all of Kanawha County. She has one niece, Erika Buchanan, and two nephews, Jack Buchanan Griffith of Memphis, TN and Robert Owens Griffith of Parkersburg, WV, one great niece, Abigail Griffith of Memphis, TN., and a step niece and a step nephew.

Frances graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and studied landscape design at West Virginia University, which remained a passion of hers throughout her life. She ultimately chose to study Community Health and received a Master Degree in that subject. She worked at Public Employees Insurance Agency for many years before her retirement. She also worked part time for Adult Education.

During her retirement, she continued to pursue her passion of community health and landscaping by volunteering with Meals on Wheels and the Garden Club at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, where she was a long-time member. She enjoyed seeing new places and meals with friends and family, but found that she was happiest when serving others. She will be sadly missed by her friends, family and neighbors. She was a good friend to all of us.

Friends may call from 11:00 AM- 12:00 at St. Christopher on Monday, April 28 followed by a Funeral Service beginning at Noon. Father Chris Thompson will officiate. Internment will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Christopher Garden Club or Peterkin Conference Center in Romney, WV.

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.