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Shirley Ann Buchanan

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM

By Brittany Gasama

Shirley Ann Buchanan, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Shirley Ann Buchanan, age 83, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield.

She was born February 21, 1942 in Purdy, Missouri the daughter of Walden and Ruby (Savage) Buchanan, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her brother and sister-in-law, Ulias and Anna May Buchanan; sister, Betty Copeland, infant sister, Arlene Buchanan; nephews, Kenny Buchanan and Ricky Buchanan and her beloved dog, Nikki.

Surviving are her brother, Carl Buchanan and wife Patty of Golden, Missouri; brother-in-law, Ira Copeland and wife Marie of Branson, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.

Shirley grew up and attended school in Cassville, Missouri graduating from Cassville High School with the class of 1961. After graduating she was employed by Litho Printers. Upon moving to Overland Park, Kansas she worked at Herald and Banner Press for several years from where she retired. Shirley was very active with her church, South Park Church of God Holiness. After retiring, she moved to Springfield. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and traveling with Ira and Betty. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Sparks Cemetery in Butterfield, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Reverend Don Englund will conduct the services. 

Contributions may be made to South Park Church of God Holiness or The Gideons International in memory of Shirley.

Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences
FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141

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