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Addison Lanham Obituary
She was born in Gaston County on June 9, 2009, daughter of Shanna Dawn Lanham.
She was a loving baby. She loved everyone she saw and her smile would brighten up a room when she walked in.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her grandparents, Scott and Paula Bridges; great-grandmother, Marga-ret Pressley; uncle, Ben Bridges, aunts, Aleta and Breann Bridges.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel in Gastonia.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Ragan Wesleyan Church in Gastonia officiated, by the Rev. Don Jewell.
Interment will be in Westview Gardens in Bessemer City.
Condolences may be sent to www.greenefuneral.com.
Arrangements are with Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel, Gastonia.
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Memories and Condolences
for Addison Lanham
Wanda Gregg (Hornbuckle)
September 15, 2021
You were too good for this earth! RIP sweet girl! I would have taken you in and raised you as my own. I am so sorry, I just read about you today.
shirley cullen
August 7, 2011
rest in peace little one,go in peace with the angels to a better place,where you will always be safe and loved.
cynthia felton
August 4, 2011
"ADDISON THE ANGEL" Sometimes people never know who they have until they are gone.I am sure you were GODS LIL ANGEL sent here for your short time.But you touched many HEARTS,You are back safe with GOD now.LOVE,Cindy & Anthony
Betty & Tyeler Jones
August 3, 2011
Sweetheart as I type this message, I am overwhelmed with grief! I did not know you or your family but I am truly devastated! My 3-yr old son saw your picture as I was reading the article and said aww Mama the baby, and kissed you on the computer screen as I broke into tears! Tell God I said hello and know that you are in the best hands EVER! Night Night Sweetpea...smooches!
August 3, 2011
I am so very sorry for you and your family please remember you are not alone in this time. God is always with us.Our family will keep you and yous in our prayers. Amelia,Ronnie& Brandie Pack Gastonia NC
Jesika Rivers
August 3, 2011
Bby gurl u r up walkin wit God himself. Tell hiim I said hi
Audrey Hill
August 2, 2011
God has chosen to remove you from us and your pain is over. Prayers to your family!
keri burgess
August 1, 2011
Addison, you will no longer suffer,Jesus needs you now and you will never suffer again God Bless You
Raina Watkins
August 1, 2011
May you RIP little Addison! God has better plans for you. You are no longer in pain. I am so sorry for what you went through.
Gail Cline
August 1, 2011
My prayers are with you
Amanda and your family and also the baby's family.I will keep you all in my prayers.
J Arthur
July 31, 2011
My God be with the family in their time of grief. Little Addison is in the arms of the angels with the Lord.
May we never forget the little child with the beautiful smile. Little Miss Beautiful.
July 31, 2011
R.I.P. Sweet Baby Girl
K.Robinson, Bessemer City
Rhonda King
July 31, 2011
Paula, I am not sure if you remember me, but I am Gloria King's daughter, Rhonda King. Mom and I are both so sorry to hear about your loss and we are keeping you in our prayers. We love you. May God bless you and your family during this time.
Candy Self Earley
July 31, 2011
Baby Addison, You was such a beautiful ANGEL ! I didn't know you , but you touched my heart in so many ways ! Go dance with the Angels in Heaven ! You will not be forgotten ! Love Ya Sweetie ! R.I.P.
Dianne Morris
July 31, 2011
You're such a beautiful little angel! I know you are not scared or hurting anymore because you are with Jesus who loves you so much! I'm sorry for all the pain you endured here in this earth but you have touched lots of hearts and you are loved by so many.....rest in peace now sweet girl! love you....
Dianne Morris
Angela Cunningham
July 31, 2011
Addison darlin... I know you are safe now! You are in a place that none of us has ever seen- you are with Jesus now hunny and someday we will meet- I never met you here on earth but someday I will behold the preciousness you left behind. You touched so many in the short time you were here and God saw it fit for you to come home...he called his precious Angel home- Rest Easy sweet baby... Cain, Angela, Zach and Faith Cunningham
Samantha Anthony
July 31, 2011
You walk in the light now, too far for the darkness to seek, eternally innocent you shall remain, in peace you will stay... R.I.P. little girl.
Linda Stamps
July 31, 2011
Peace and love unbelievable is now for you, the sweet angel. Rest in peace.
Alexander Files
July 31, 2011
May God take good care of her. She is in good hands.
crystal howard
July 31, 2011
rest in peace my sweet angel
Sissy Costner
July 31, 2011
R.I.P little Angel!!!! You have touched so many Hearts you will never be forgotten!!!!
E T
July 31, 2011
May God keep you in His perfect peace...
Eric & Nadia
You are in our prayers
michelle smith
July 31, 2011
dear beautiful addison i never met you but i can see you have touched so many and im glad to know your no longer in pain rest now in the arms of jesus precious baby girl my thoughts and prayers to the family and her mom
Kaytlin Waldroup
July 30, 2011
For u lil angel!
Jessica Waldroup
July 30, 2011
R.I.P now lil angel and know you may be gone but never ever forgotton! You were such a precious lil girl and no more pain babygirl your in Gods hands now and hes holding U tight..Prayers and thoughts for the family..
Tamika OKelly
July 30, 2011
We all loss a wonderful little girl. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You are now 'home" with your Holy Father
The Pace and Anthony family.
July 30, 2011
In the arms of Jesus for all of eternity. Rest in peace baby girl
Audrey Weaver
July 30, 2011
hi Little Addison,you were a little Angel on earth.and you are an ANGEL now in Heaven.and your in no more pain.have a party in heaven with my mother and my Brother Sonny.they will Love you.Rest in peace.Hugs&Kisses.
Terry-Roger Fralick
July 30, 2011
Addison you were a beautiful little girl full of love and happiness...you loved everyone and everyone that knew you loved you very much...you are now in heaven with God and you will feel no more pain or sorrow....YOU ARE NOW ONE OF GODS ANGELS...you will be missed very much and will never be forgotten...we love you
Melody Etherton
July 30, 2011
This baby girl is in the arms of Jesus and my little 93 year old patient that went to Heaven on the 22 of July is also there and im sure shes loving on Addison too!! Peace love and prayers to the family I hope justice is served for this angel!!!
Regina Pressley
July 30, 2011
this world is missing someone very special ,while Heaven is just a little brighter...rest sweet Addison in the arms of Jesus.
July 30, 2011
The Garrett's
brandy
July 30, 2011
rip baby addison, you are with god now....you are his angel! no more pain, no more sorrows, only happiness forever, amen!
TRACIE
July 30, 2011
GOD HAS RECEIVED A PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL(ADDISON GRACE), YOU WILL FEEL NO MORE PAIN. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!RIP ADDISON!!!
Amber Pressley
July 29, 2011
God has another perfect angel with him, my prayers are with Addison's loved ones.
Josh Skidmore
July 29, 2011
May God be with u in heaven hope u are having fun with the baby angels.
Lori & Cindy
July 29, 2011
Rest in peace beautiful baby angel , there will be no more pain or tears , you are now in Gods hands now .
Sonya Arrowood
July 29, 2011
You're now so well and happy in Heaven! My condolences to the family.
Y
July 29, 2011
Angels wings will hold you. Heaven is your playground now. Peace to you little one.
Debra Shipp
July 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Marcy
July 29, 2011
Addison Lanham,You Are The Most Precious Little Girl With A Smile That Glows. You Are With God Now So There Is No More Pain For You Anymore. You Will Never Be Forgotten.
Jennifer
July 29, 2011
It makes me happy knowing you don't have to suffer anymore and that your at peace, rest in peace Addison.
July 29, 2011
GOD has another angel with him, our prayers are with you
S.D. Jackson
July 29, 2011
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Andrea
July 29, 2011
God's word says suffer not the little children!! Thus she will never have pain for sorrow again! God has her safely in his arms and her smile is now forever. God bless you precious child,I pray you or your story is never forgotten.
July 29, 2011
Addison Lanham Rest In Peace And Play On The Streets That Are Paved With Gold And Share That Beutiful Smile With Everyone.
deannie barr
July 29, 2011
Rest in peace baby Addison! I just wonder what you must have thought when you awoke in the ARMS-OF JESUS! I'm sure you are one of his special angels...heaven must be celebrating your new birth in heaven! Did not have the honor of ever meeting you Addison, but look forward to meeting you one day in heaven! I know you are enjoying sitting on the lap-of-Jesus!
Patricia & Heather
July 29, 2011
~*Beautiful Angel*~
What a Beautiful Angel you must be,
You're up in Heaven finally free.
Your life was so short down here on earth,
Only God up in Heaven knows what it was worth,
God only takes the best,
That's why you're with the rest!!
*******R.I.P. Baby Addison*******
Debbie Summey
July 29, 2011
Rest in peace beautiful ,precious angel!!!
Joyce
July 29, 2011
Beautiful baby girl, didnot know you in life.Only learned of your struggles and pain after your short life.Thank God you are now Bo-Bo free in his loving arms.
millie
July 29, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
July 29, 2011
May the God of peace bring you, family and friends, comfort as you grieve the loss of Addison. Bask in the fond memories of her short life! Addison is resting at Jesus' feet.
Melissa Swanson
July 29, 2011
RIP Sweetheart!!!
Linda Parker
July 29, 2011
I have a special Grandma in Heaven and I'm sure she would love to have you on her lap just rocking away.Enjoy Heaven our precious angel.
brandy rush
July 29, 2011
You are now an Angel watching over everyone who dearly loved you Addison. Rip babygirl and you will be missed.
Martha
July 29, 2011
Listen for Gods voice because he will guide your family out of this valley of heartbreak and grief. And know Addison is in a much better place beside our Father which is in Heaven.
brandy rush
July 29, 2011
May god bless you Addison you are in a much better place with the angels finding peace and happiness. My prayers go out to the family and friends. Rip Addison. You will be missed very much.
July 29, 2011
God Bless this lil child,so sweet and innoncent!!
CHRYSTAL TURLINGTON
July 29, 2011
BE WITH GOD LITTLE ANGEL.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL ANGEL.
Nessa
July 29, 2011
Rip little Angel No more hurting for you
Melissa Collins
July 29, 2011
RIP baby girl! Have fun with your new wings!
debra mccutcheon
July 29, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
John Carroll Jennifer McCune
July 29, 2011
May God Bless her lil soul...Our hearts go out to her!! Rest in peace, for now she is a lil angel!!
Eddie and Nancy Bryant
July 29, 2011
Be in peace little angel. You shall never hurt again
shannon benton
July 29, 2011
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY, I KNOW GOD IS HAPPY TO HAVE ONE OF HIS LITTLE ANGELS HOME, BUT TO THE ONES THAT ARE LEFT HERE, LET LITTLE ADDISON'S MEMORIES KEEP YOU SMILING, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. THADUS & SHANNON BENTON Jr.
Lena Bradshaw
July 29, 2011
I Know i Didn't know addison but you didn't deserve this may you rest in peace and prayers go out to the family..
Shawn & Lisa Mullinax
July 29, 2011
May God bring comfort to you in this terrible time of loss. Keep her memory close. Rest in peace little angel.
Julie Stockton
July 29, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Bridges, Breann and other family members, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Melton
July 29, 2011
Although your life was short, your memory will live on 4ever. RIP sweet girl
Angel
July 29, 2011
Walk with the angels baby Addison. For her family, my heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcy
July 29, 2011
God knew this little angel would be safer in his arms. Her beautiful smile is shining down on all of us right now and maybe her tragic passing will open the eyes of those who can make a difference..Beautiful little Addison...soar with the angels precious one...Our Lord will keep you safe..
July 29, 2011
Rest in Peace Precious child
Susie Chastaine
July 29, 2011
Addison was a precious little angel. She brought so much joy into my familys' life.She spent many days at the park with us and my heart is breaking i will miss this little angel we love you baby girl
July 29, 2011
Rest in peace sweet angel.You are safe and in a better place now!
Vickie Swindle Kline
July 29, 2011
Dear Little Addison,
God sent you for a short time to touched all our lives with that sweet little, sad face.I hope the message you brought and left behind will never be forgotten. You are safe back in Gods hands now...Donald & Vickie Swindle Kline & Family
Lois Melton
July 29, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing the she is safe in God's hands now.
Kandi Bradshaw
July 29, 2011
Addison's Angel
Tiny Angels rest your wings
sit with me for awhile.
How I long to hold your hand,
And see your tender smile.
Tiny Angel, look at me,
I want this image clear....
That I will forget your precious face
Is my biggest fear.
Tiny Angel can you tell me,
Why you have gone away?
You weren't here for very long....
Why is it, you couldn't stay?
Tiny Angel shook his head,
"These things I do not know....
But I do know that you love me,
And that I love you so".
Author Unknown
Helms Family
July 29, 2011
Rest in Peace sweet child!! Now you can fly among the angels!!
Pat Johnson
July 29, 2011
A young life is ended too soon, a mothers heart is broken. I'm so sorry, Shanna my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bradshaw Family
July 29, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering your little smile that was always so big. We love and miss you! We will see you again in heaven!! Rest Easy!
Kim
July 29, 2011
RIP baby girl!
July 29, 2011
May your family feel the warmth of God's love, and find comfort knowing Addison is with Him.
-Laura Thompson, Columbia, SC
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