Juanita May Buchanan, aged 67, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Born Juanita May Unrein on August 7, 1957, Juanita dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for others, both through her professional work and personal endeavors.

Juanita embarked on her lifelong journey of learning by attending Andale High School, followed by Newman University, and eventually graduating from St. Francis School of Nursing. Her career as a Registered Nurse spanned over two decades, where she served first in Med/Surg for a couple of years, then in PACU at Riverside Hospital from 1979 to 2001. She later took on the role of Assistant Director of Nursing at College Hill Nursing & Rehab, where she continued to make significant impacts until her retirement in 2012.

Beyond her professional life, Juanita was a beacon of kindness and generosity, always ensuring that those around her were well cared for. This extended to her family, friends, and patients, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her creative spirit found joy in painting, decorating cakes and working with artificial floral arrangements. She also cherished the time spent doing arts and crafts with her great-granddaughter, Ellie.

Juanita's life was rich with family love. She is survived by her spouse, Keith Buchanan; daughter, Jessica Buchanan; grandsons, Brent, Kyle, and Jacob Houston; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Houston; mother, Velda Unrein; siblings, Rebecca Smith, Bibi Westerberg, Vicki Bays, Betty Ford, Charlotte James, Rose Winter, and Benedict "Kelly" Unrein, along with countless aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Buchanan in 2012, and father, Benedict Unrein in 2019.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 18th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Family & Education Center, located at 402 Rush Ave, Andale, KS. Attendees are invited to stay for a light lunch following the ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Beyond Type 1

(https://beyondtype1.org/donate/) in Juanita's memory, honoring her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of type 1 diabetics, like her son, Benjamin.