A native of Camden, NJ, she attended the local schools, graduating from James Robinson High School, Fairfax, VA – Class of 1986. Furthering her education, she attended Howard University, where she earned both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Art degrees.  In addition, the PhD was conferred at Jacksonville University and Master degree from Murray University. She enlisted in the US Army, where she served her country honorably. She retired as Lieutenant Colonel after rendering over 20 years of dedicated service. Other affiliations include being Pastor of The Eagle Talon Faith and Vision Center.  She was predeceased by her mother, Mrs. Ingred Sherfield; stepfather, Major General Michael Sherfield; stepsister, Patricia Sherfield Polite and uncles, Dr. Willie Bryant and Major General Dr. Alvin Bryant.  Survivors include her husband, Pastor Harvey G. Buchanan, Jr; children, LaShea Gaten, Aisha Gaten, Rashad Morse; grandchildren, Jakayla, Derrick, Jr. and Imani; father, Sylvester Bobby Bryant (Robin); siblings, Krystle Bryant, Lori Bryant, Michelle Sherfield, Bruce and Eric Sherfield; aunts, Mrs. Pamela Marshall (Robert), Dr. Ann Ashley Biry (Pierre), Dr. Sharon Ashley Keith (William), Ms. Brenda Bryant and Goldie Bryant; uncles, Col. Wilbert Bryant (Emily) and Larry Bryant; great uncle, Eugene Bryant; a number of nieces, nephews, other cousins, other relatives and friends, including special devoted cousins, Sean Madison, Aaron Grant and Ms. Betty Leroy (Charles).