Alice G. Buchanan

November 23, 1956 - February 15, 2019

ALICE G. BUCHANAN
 November 23, 1956 - February 15, 2019 Alice Buchanan, of Bedford, Indiana, died on February 15, 2019. She was sixty-two years old. A Bedford native and graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, Alice received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Alice then spent her career as a speech and hearing pathologist, working in special education. Over the years, she worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, North Lawrence Community Schools, the Indiana Department of Education, and Brownstown Central Community Schools. Alice touched the lives of hundreds and hundreds of students, preparing them for further studies and life. In addition to her work as an educator, Alice was a devoted friend, sister, and aunt. She loved cooking for her colleagues, friends, and family. Her signature dishes added to the enjoyment of many, many holiday parties and family meals. She also loved to keep up with her family and friends across the United States, whether it was a long phone call or something as simple as a greeting card. Alice was a lifelong parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bedford, Indiana, where, for years, Alice’s powerful voice added to the beauty of the Mass. Alice is survived by her brother, Richard A. Buchanan, of New Jersey; her niece, Emily Smith of Bedford, Indiana; and her nephews, Patrick Smith of Bedford, Indiana and Nicholas Buchanan of Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Richard (Almira) Buchanan of Bedford, Indiana; her brother, Charles Buchanan, of Houston, Texas; and her sister, Christine A. (David) Smith, of Bedford, Indiana. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bedford, Indiana, by the Very Rev. Fr. Richard Eldred on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. Prior to the Mass, the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be recited at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church starting at 10:30 A.M. Following Mass, there will be public graveside rites at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford. A reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bedford will follow afterward. Alice’s friends are most welcome at the Mass, graveside rites, and reception. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the White River Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes.