Maxi Gouge Buchanan, age 88, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at her home. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late W.O. and Fearol Woody Gouge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Buchanan, who passed away in 2017 and sisters-in-law: Grace Ellis (Harold), Nell Young (Joe), Christine Young (Jake), and Emma Lee Sparks (Eli).
Maxi retired from Mitchell County Department of Social Services. Following retirement, she became a real estate agent. She loved to travel, play golf, and collect original art pieces. She, herself, was a very talented watercolor artist.
Surviving is her son, Thomas “Tommy” Buchanan, Jr. and wife, Susan Pendley Buchanan of Burnsville; grandson, Thomas Warren Buchanan III and wife, Amy Fitzgerald of Burnsville; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Rey; brother, Sherwood Gouge and wife, Linda of Bakersville; and special friend, Alan Adaschik of Green Mountain. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 22nd, at Yancey Funeral Services. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 23rd, in the Green B. Young (Greene Young) Cemetery in Bakersville. Bob Hensley will officiate.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregivers: Anna McCourry, Lisa Bennett, Maude Silvers, and all the staff of Compassionate Care WNC for the wonderful care given to Maxi. Memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Care WNC at 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.
