Mavis Whitley Lanier
October 19, 1930 ~ June 8, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - Mavis Whitley Lanier, age 86, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born in Wilson County, NC on October 19, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Thomas Whitley and Bessie Griffin Whitley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Eric Earl Lanier, Sr.; daughter, Mavis Wanda Lanier Higson; grandson, Chadwick Higson; brothers, Harvey Whitley, Eddie Whitley, David Whitley, Clyde Whitley, Andre Whitley, and Kenneth Whitley; and sisters Esther Wiggins, Virginia Balkeum, Francis Edwards, Margaret Martin, and Ethel McSwan.
Mavis is survived by her sons Eric E. Lanier, Jr. (Melanie), Stephen Keith Lanier (Jennifer), Mitchell Derrick Lanier (Bonnie), and Phillip David Lanier (Thom); 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren; her sister, Helen Swindle.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Mavis son, Rev. Eric Lanier, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the wonderful, caring staff at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Wilmington for the excellent care and comfort they provided to Mavis.
Flowers are welcome or in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mavis name to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401-7335.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Sunday 6/11, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 6/11, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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So sorry for your loss…I spent many nights at the Lanier house and on vacations at Myrtle Beach…I was happy to eat at that kitchen table bc whatever Mavis cooked was delicious!..She will be sorely missed!
Prayers going up for Keith and Jennifer Lanier, our Daughter in law. summer Lanier Carter and Jeff, Jason and Lindsey Lanier, Heath and Mary Kate Lanier, Heather Lanier, their families and all the Laniers. Mavis was a very sweet and Beautiful lady. I am honored to have known her. May you all have peace knowing she is now singing with the angels. Phyllis Warrick
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Phillip, Thom and family, We were so sorry to hear about Miss Mavis. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Your neighbors, Jon and Roseann
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Mavis Whitley Lanier. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, especially during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
Rev. Gene Sizemore & I send our love & prayers to Ms. Mavis’s family. To Mitchell, Bonnie, Rebecca,& Nicholas, our heart aches for you in loss of a fine lady. She loved her family & her Lord!! We can be reunited with her in heaven. Let us prepare to see her again. God bless the entire family, as we make plans to meet her in Heaven!! Rev. Gene & Shirley Sizemore {Bonnie’s parents}
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Eric, Keith, Jennifer and Family Members…. You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother….You and Family Members are in our thoughts and Prayers…. Guion C. & Ella H. Davis, RMSHS
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