Essie Pearl Buchanan, 82, of Willisburg, KY was born on June 5, 1941 in Washington County to the late Taylor and Pearlie Thompson. She departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home.

Mrs. Buchanan professed her faith in Christ and was a charter member of the Anchor of Hope Church in Willisburg. She retired from Walmart after fifteen years, where she loved working as a door greeter.

  
SURVIVORS:

2 children: Ricky Chesser and Angie Young, both of Willisburg

5 grandchildren: Jason Chesser of Lawrenceburg, Gina Spalding. Derek Young, Brent Young, all of Willisburg, and Dylan Mattingly of Indiana

7 great-grandchildren: Dalton Chesser, Jacie Chesser, Jaylee Chesser, Jason Chesser, Jr., Ty Mattingly, Zac Spaulding, and Eli Blandford

A host of other family members and friends

She was also preceded in death a son, Tony Chesser; six sisters: Aline Pierson, Ann Lou Buchanan, Olie Chesser, Elsie Thompson, Hazel Thompson, and Ada Thompson; and nine brothers: Ernest Thompson, Herman Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Jody Ray Thompson, James W. Thompson, Charles Thompson, Vernest Thompson, William Thompson, and baby Thompson.

Funeral Service: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Anchor of Hope Church, 9190 KY 555 in Willisburg, KY with Rev. Brandi Cheatham officiating

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery in Willisburg

Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 19th after 4:00 PM and Friday after 9:00 AM at the church

L.R. Petty in charge of arrangements.