Eleanor Keplinger Buck (97) died Nov. 14, 2015, in Tulsa, OK, following a brief illness. She was a former resident of Johnson City. Eleanor was born June 21, 1918, in the Conklin community of Washington County. Her parents were David Frank Keplinger and Annie Ruble Keplinger. She was a member of the Mt. Wesley Methodist Church in Conklin. Eleanor was a graduate of Washington College Academy (Class of 1937) and Johnson City Business College. In 1945, she married Thomas Anderson Buck following his return from service in Europe and North Africa during World War II. Tom died in 1990. Her business career included employment at Holston Ordnance Works during World War II, Washington County Register of Deeds Office, Bumpass Cove Mines, Peoples Bank and Johnson City Eye Hospital where she retired after 20 years of service. Eleanor enjoyed needlecraft, cooking, baking, gardening and growing flowers. Best of all, she loved sharing the bounty of these activities with others. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kyle Keplinger and a son-in-law, David Greene. Survivors include: Daughters, Ann Greene of Tulsa, OK, Helen Lyon and husband Bob of Tulsa, OK, and son Dan Buck and wife Cheryl of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Daniel Greene of Charlottesville, VA, Rachel Greene Neaum of Cambridge, England, Matthew Greene of Vail, CO, Rob Lyon of Dallas, TX, Jeff Lyon of Denver, CO, and Amber White of Pacifica, CA, and six great-grandchildren. Eleanor lived a long, full life guided by Christian teachings and values. She was a faithful, loving wife; a devoted and caring mother; and a good friend and neighbor. She will be missed greatly by those fortunate to have known her. A private memorial service will be held in Tulsa and interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.