of Little Rock, AR
October 4, 1939 - November 26, 2024
Judith Locker Buchanan passed away on November 26, 2024 at the age of 85. Born on October 4, 1939 in Chicago, Judy's family moved to West Helena when she was six and it was her beloved home until she moved to Little Rock in 2018 and became a resident of Parkway Village, first in the assisted living home and later in the health center.
The family is grateful to the staff at Parkway Village who tenderly cared for her over the last six and a half years. The family also extends its heartfelt thanks to Judy's special friend, Carolyn Turner, who helped Judy attend Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church by television each week. The hymns, creeds and litany remained with Judy through her illness and brought her comfort and assurance.
Judy was predeceased by her parents, Oscar and Helen Locker; her husband, Charlie; her son, Richard Scott Buchanan and her sister, Marilyn Waddell. She is survived by her grandsons, Preston Locker Buchanan and Brett Malone Buchanan; her daughter-in-law, Carolyn; her brother-in-law, Walter Buchanan; her niece, Barbara (Chuck) Culver and her nephews, Mike (Anne) Waddell and Bill (Patty) Waddell.
Judy's legacy is her humility, warmth and quick smile that stayed with her always and encouraged her friends and family. Even as her memory faded, she would often fondly reflect the truth of Galatians 5:6 in describing her cherished church home, the West Helena United Methodist Church: ''We loved each other and took care of each other, and that's what counts.''
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, November 30th at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena. The funeral service will immediately follow at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Honoring Judy as pallbearers are Eddie Schieffler, Chuck Culver, Preston Buchanan, Brett Buchanan, Mike Waddell and Bill Waddell.
Memorials may be made to the West Helena United Methodist Church, 109 North Sixth Street, West Helena, AR 72390.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18705722571.
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13 Condolence(s)
Marcia Cunningham
Monday, December 2, 2024
Dear family of Judy,
Judy and Marilyn were in my night group in Explorers. What lovely lovely ladies they were! Such wonderful devoted sisters! I feel so privileged to have known them both. They have left u all such a wonderful legacy.
I send prayers for u all knowing that your family will miss Judy and Marilyn greatly but have been blessed by lives well lived!
Marcia Cunningham
Marcia Cunningham
Monday, December 2, 2024
Dear family of Judy,
Judy and Marilyn were in my night group in Explorers. What lovely lovely ladies they were! Such wonderful devoted sisters! I feel so privileged to have known them both. They have left u all such a wonderful legacy.
I send prayers for u all knowing that your family will miss Judy and Marilyn greatly but have been blessed by lives well lived!
Marcia Cunningham
Jim mayerr
Saturday, November 30, 2024
You are in our thoughts and prayers Jim Mayer & family
Missy Ishmael
Friday, November 29, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Miss Judy was a kind, sweet person. I thought so much of her.
Charles Toddy Gunn
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Judy was always a pleasure to be around. Her infectious smile and spirit was always uplifting. Through school teaching etc she was precious's in my life.
Charles Gervasini
Thursday, November 28, 2024
I am very sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet lady!
Roxie Wilson
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Mrs. Judy was such a sweet, beautiful lady. I remember her well and that smile, from when we grew up in the West Helena Methodist Church with her. What a kind soul. Love and hugs to all of you from the Heidelberger family.
Thinking and praying for you guys,
Roxie
Cindy Poe Roberts
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Mrs. Judy greeted me every morning at Great Rivers Co-Op with such a gracious smile and countenance. She was a true lady.
Larry and Lou Smart
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Miss Judy will be missed by all that were ever blessed with her smile she used to come to pick up my mother everyday to go get a coke and go to the river now they will be together again condolence to all family
Deborah Self
Thursday, November 28, 2024
When I came to be the administrative assistant at the West Helena UMC I had the good fortune to meet Ms. Judy. She was such a wonderful, gracious and kind woman. I missed her when she moved to LR to be closer to family. I know that you are in the presence of the Lord now Ms. Judy, and that you, Mr. Charlie and all that have gone on before you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving reunion in heaven. Until we meet again dear friend.
Ann Marie Zito
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
I will cherish the times I spent with Judy during First Thursday Lunches at the Pillow-Thompson House and when she shopped at my store. Judy was a sweet, classy lady, who will be missed.
George Gates
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Such a sweet lady. My prayers are with y’all!
Lynette Burt Murphy
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Buchanan and Waddell families:
I am so sorry to see the loss of Judy. What a special lady she always was, and it was such an honor to have her in my life. Always so kind and nice, and that smile just the most gorgeous. You are each in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to each of you.