Elizabeth Buchanan Croom, age 84, of Riegelwood woke up in the arms of her Savior on September 7, 2026. She spent her final moments surrounded by her dear family who she deeply loved and cherished. Despite her earthly battles with her health, Elizabeth fought the good fight and finished her race well. She relied daily on her precious Savior and only spoke of His goodness even on her hardest days. Reflecting this love for her Lord, Elizabeth was a devout member of Riegelwood Baptist Church and she loved her church family very much.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband T.W. Croom, parents; C.J. and Ruth Buchanan, and brother; Larry Buchanan. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her four children: Anne Gore (Jerry), Chris Harrelson, Mary Waller (Jamie), and Catherine Gore (Jeremy), her grandchildren: Meghan Caison (Gavin), Hanna Byars (Mike),, Haley Jenkins (Zach), Lauren Powell, Tucker Gore (Ava) and Colton Gore, and her three beautiful great grandchildren: Cash Byars, Charli Byars, and Gabriel Jenkins who brought her great joy. Elizabeth also leaves behind her sister Ruth Doolittle (Jimmy), her brothers Frankie Buchanan (Geneva), Bobby Buchanan (Shelia), and many precious nephews, nieces and cousins.
Pallbearers include Andy Buchanan, Jimmy Doolittle Jr., Sonny Justice, Rick Mercado, Kelley Myers, and Billy Potter.
Elizabeth’s family would like to extend the utmost gratitude to Yolanda Cox, a dear friend of Elizabeth’s, for her compassionate care during Elizabeth’s stay in Brunswick Health and Rehabilitation Center and to the staff of Cape Fear Life Care Angel House, where Elizabeth spent her final moments.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm at Riegelwood Baptist Church with Pastor Lamont Hemminger and Reverend Cameron Lewis officiating. Visitation with the family will at 2:00 – 3:00 pm prior to the service.
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh.
McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville