Nena Koors Buchanan, born Jan. 30, 1950, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Foley.
She grew up in Mobile living on St. Monica Drive across the street from St. Monica’s Church and school which she attended. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood and had many friends who stayed in touch throughout her life.
She attended Toolen High School and subsequently graduated from cosmetology school. She married and had two children, Johnny and Jennifer. She was a longtime employee of Degussa Chemical and had many cherished friends.
The last three years of her life, she provided around the clock care to her ailing parents. She did this at the expense of her own health. Everyone agrees that this typified her essence: to reject her own materialistic interests while giving to others. She had a big heart and a magnanimous spirit.
She loved to cook and was a big fan of cooking shows on TV. She enjoyed the movies, the Beatles, and Alabama Football. She was a real expert at decorating for the holidays. The real joy of her life was her children and grandchildren to whom she was known as “Nene.” They always looked forward to being with her. She leaves them and the rest of her family a legacy of love.
Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer (Alan) Bailey of Loxley; son, John B. (Michelle) Buchanan of Mobile; her father, Gerald D. Koors of Spanish Fort; two sisters, Gail Wilson of Daphne and Dee Dee Boyington of Orange Beach; three brothers, John (Lisa) Koors of Anniston, Gerald D. (Lynn) Koors Jr. and Mark Koors, both of Spanish Fort; five grandchildren, Megan and Hunter Buchanan, both of Mobile, Kyndal, Jaxson and Camille Bailey, all of Loxley.
Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Staff of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center and especially Dr. John McAtee for the compassionate care.
Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 2 Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Daphne with a memorial service at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. A private interment will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Daphne.
