Candy was born Dec. 18, 1961 at Fairmont, the oldest daughter of the late James and Mary Buchanan. She is survived by her husband, Todd Anderson.
She was an East Fairmont High School graduate and began her career as a certified nurses aide for Fairmont General Hospital. Candy loved her job of 20 years and enjoyed taking care of her patients.
She also enjoyed being around her family, gardening, decorating her country home, spending time with her pets and being a grandma.
She survived by her sister, Dawn Buchanan Murphy of Fairmont; and her brother, James "Buck" Buchanan of Mannington.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Brandi Shreve and her husband Travis of Smithfield; one sweet granddaughter, Bailey Shreve of Smithfield; father-in-law, Judson Anderson of Uniontown, Pa.; her Aunt Betty Watkins and husband Dwain of Fairmont, and her Aunt Barbra Sauro and her husband David of Fairmont; her nieces, Heather Buchanan of Buckhannon, Gabrielle Buchanan of Mannington, Sarah Murphy of Fairmont, and Elizabeth Murphy of Fairmont; her nephews, Jimmy Buchanan of Mannington and Jake Murphy of Fairmont; and her cousins, Michael Sauro of Fairmont, Richard Bosley of Fairmont, and Beth, Dwain, Troy and Michael Watkins of Fairmont. She will be missed by many other cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James and Bernice Buchanan; maternal grandparents, Martha and Cecil Harsh; her cousin, Kathy King; and her loving mother-in-law, Marlene Anderson.
Countless thanks go out to the family and friends who made Candy's last months of life filled with joy and peace, especially the nurses and staff at Journey Hospice care in Sistersville.
Special thanks also go out to Sharon Leland-Mentus, Bill Hill, Candy's co-workers at Fairmont General Hospital, and everyone who was fortunate enough to have their lives touched by the wonderful woman.
Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, from 2 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Evangelist Leroy Burdine officiating. Burial will follow at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.
Candy was born Dec. 18, 1961 at Fairmont, the oldest daughter of the late James and Mary Buchanan. She is survived by her husband, Todd Anderson.
She was an East Fairmont High School graduate and began her career as a certified nurses aide for Fairmont General Hospital. Candy loved her job of 20 years and enjoyed taking care of her patients.
She also enjoyed being around her family, gardening, decorating her country home, spending time with her pets and being a grandma.
She survived by her sister, Dawn Buchanan Murphy of Fairmont; and her brother, James "Buck" Buchanan of Mannington.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Brandi Shreve and her husband Travis of Smithfield; one sweet granddaughter, Bailey Shreve of Smithfield; father-in-law, Judson Anderson of Uniontown, Pa.; her Aunt Betty Watkins and husband Dwain of Fairmont, and her Aunt Barbra Sauro and her husband David of Fairmont; her nieces, Heather Buchanan of Buckhannon, Gabrielle Buchanan of Mannington, Sarah Murphy of Fairmont, and Elizabeth Murphy of Fairmont; her nephews, Jimmy Buchanan of Mannington and Jake Murphy of Fairmont; and her cousins, Michael Sauro of Fairmont, Richard Bosley of Fairmont, and Beth, Dwain, Troy and Michael Watkins of Fairmont. She will be missed by many other cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James and Bernice Buchanan; maternal grandparents, Martha and Cecil Harsh; her cousin, Kathy King; and her loving mother-in-law, Marlene Anderson.
Countless thanks go out to the family and friends who made Candy's last months of life filled with joy and peace, especially the nurses and staff at Journey Hospice care in Sistersville.
Special thanks also go out to Sharon Leland-Mentus, Bill Hill, Candy's co-workers at Fairmont General Hospital, and everyone who was fortunate enough to have their lives touched by the wonderful woman.
Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, from 2 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Evangelist Leroy Burdine officiating. Burial will follow at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.
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