Elizabeth "Betty" Buchanan, 76, of Palm Coast, FL passed away June 5, 2014. There will be a Gathering in her honor on Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm with a short Celebration of Life Service starting at 1:30pm at Lohman Funeral Home Palm Coast.

Betty was born in Newark, NJ and spent most of her life in New Jersey. She had many interests that led to varied career choices. Betty worked for NEMC, in the music industry, and for AAA as a trip counsellor. She was a parishioner of Christ Church in Short Hills, NJ and later became an active member of Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church in Maplewood, NJ.

Betty moved to Palm Coast with Steven Ripley, her significant other, in 2006. Betty was involved with Flagler CERT and the Palm Coast Historical Society. She loved the Florida sun and the community activities.

Betty will be sadly missed by her loving friend Steven Ripley; by her children: Lance B. Vickory (wife Andrea), H. Bucky Buchanan, and Lori Riter (husband Tye); by her grandchildren: Alanna, Jefferson (wife Milagros), Broden, and Ethan; her great-grandchild Lucas Donovan; and her brother Charles Bibbins (wife Emily). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Betty's name to The Valerie Fund, 2101 Millburn Av, Maplewood, NJ 07040 or to Palm Coast Historical Society, PO Box 352613, Palm Coast, FL 32135.

Florida arrangements are under the direction of Lohman Funeral Home Palm Coast. Interment will follow a Memorial Service June 20, 2014 from 2-4pm at Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church in Maplewood, NJ. New Jersey arrangements are under the care of Jacob Holle Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family in this online guestbook.