Vickie M. Buchanan

Vickie was born in Lake City, SC. on April 24, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Letha Matthews.

As a loving wife and mother, she was devoted to her husband of 51 years, the late Dennie Buchanan and her two children, John and Rebeca. Growing up in Lake City, Vickie was a member of her high school basketball team, was on the cheerleading squad and participated in many other school activities. Voted “Ms. Lake City” in her senior year of high school, she was very popular among her friends.

Active in church throughout her life, Vickie enjoyed serving God and others. As a military wife, she and her children moved several times throughout her life always in support of her husband’s military career.

Vickie enjoyed bowling, dancing, cooking, entertaining and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Vickie’s career included several years in management at South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

Vickie is survived by her son, John Buchanan of Goose Creek, her daughter Rebeca Buchanan Powell and husband, David of Summerville, along with her two grandsons, Wesley and Mason Buchanan. She is also survived by three sisters, Genelle Hyman of Florence, Juanita Player of Goose Creek, and Joyce Pounder of Virginia.

She is predeceased by her husband, Dennie W. Buchanan, two brothers, Leo Matthews and Donald Matthews and a sister, Kathleen Cox.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Carolina Memorial Chapel, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406. A Celebration of Life Service will follow beginning at 3:00 pm with internment to follow. Online condolences can be made at www.carolinamemorial.com