Carol Ann Buchanan, 72, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Heritage Health in Pana, IL.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Buchanan Cemetery, Herrick, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Born June 12, 1950, in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Louis "Dick" Albert & Mildred Vivian (Forbes) Lorton. She was Homemaker. Carol enjoyed collecting fine china and loved watching birds.

Survived by: Sons - Denny Buchanan Jr. & Leslie, North Las Vegas, NV, Kirby Buchanan, Herrick, IL and Hugh Lorton, Ramsey, IL; Grand Child - Lance Buchanan; Brothers - Howard Brad Lorton, Gary Lorton & Anita, and Mike Lorton & Anita, all of Cowden, IL; Sisters - Leona Faye Yoder & Chuck, Casey, IL, Marcia Freeman, Texas, Marilyn Narasaki & Tom, Effingham, IL, Sandra Crouch & Charles, Herrick, IL, and Sharon Cable & Gary, Herrick, IL.

Preceded in death by: Her Parents; Daughter - Amanda Lorton; 2 Brothers; and 2 Sisters.