Ruby Jones Buchanan, 86, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at Dekalb Medical Center in Decatur. A graveside funeral service was held for Mrs. Buchanan at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she was laid to rest. The Rev. Jay Roberson officiated.
Born December 28, 1915, in Spalding County, Mrs. Buchanan was the daughter of the late William Ralph Jones and Anna Dickert Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dan Burns Buchanan. Before retiring, she was a billing clerk for ITE Circuit Breakers.
Mrs. Buchanan is survived by two daughters, Catherine Castile of Stone Mountain and Gail Taylor of Franklin; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.