Christine Craven Buchanan (Craven)

Christine Craven Buchanan passed away January 26, 2016 just hours before her 90th birthday. Christine was born (January27th) and raised in Kinards, SC. She and her twin brother were the 4th and 5th children of 8 for their mother Winnie Olgesby Craven and father John Wesley Craven. Christine (Chris) is the widow of Kenneth O. Buchanan. She was his devoted wife and business partner for 40 years and the couple were longtime residents of Isle of Palms, SC. Christine was the loving mother of Lou Ann Parker of Summerville and Candy C. Buchanan of Mt. Pleasant. She is survived by her daughters, two granddaughters, Kimberly Anne Parker of Summerville and Hannah B. Scott of Columbia and two great-grandchildren Kenneth O. Sumersett and Cadence C. Sumersett, both of Summerville. Also surviving are her twin brother, Eugene Craven of Clinton, and sisters, Thelma Davenport of Kinards and June Cromer of Myrtle Beach. Christine has many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She will be remembered for her gentle nature and quick wit. The family would like to thank T. A. and C. M. for their faithful service to our matriarch. In addition, we are grateful for the care and consideration she received from the caregivers of Savannah Hall for the last years of her life and many thanks to Beacon Hospice. Memorials can be made to a charity of your choice.