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Wilma Brown Lanier

1931 - 2019

Wilma Brown Lanier obituary, 1931-2019, Beulaville, NC

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

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Serenity Funeral Home, Inc. - Beulaville

1100 S. NC 41 & 111

Beulaville, North Carolina

Wilma Lanier Obituary

Wilma Elizabeth Brown Lanier, age 88, of Surf City, NC went to be with our Lord, October 27, 2019. She passed at home of natural causes surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 2, at Serenity Funeral Home with visitation at 12:30 p.m. and funeral service at 2 p.m., followed by burial at East Duplin Memorial Gardens in Beulaville. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Chapel by the Bay, P.O. Box 2946, Surf City, NC 28445.
Wilma is preceded in death by her father, David Edward "Ned" Brown and mother, Anna Laura Wiggins Brown; and her husband, David Clarence "DC" Lanier.
Born at home in Rose Hill, NC on May 15, 1931. She graduated from Chinquapin High School in 1950. Wilma and D.C. were married October 9, 1953. Together, they founded Lanier's Campground in 1975. They enjoyed traveling to different countries as well as camping throughout the continental United States. They donated land for Chapel By the Bay Church. She was responsible for establishing the choir where she enjoyed singing for over 20 years. Not only was she dedicated to the church but her family. Wilma enjoyed carving, quilting, fishing, gardening and shopping. Her favorite pastime was a home cooked meal on a table surrounded by her family. Her best friend was her mother-in-law, Hettie "Granny" Pickett Lanier.
She is survived by her four children, Elizabeth Lanier Outlaw and husband "Dobby" Dovelle Jr. of Albertson, Wayne Lanier and wife Robin of Surf City, Donna Lanier and friend, Barry Meready of Hampstead, Sandra Lanier Raynor and husband Lynn of Hampstead.
Grandchildren, Dovelle "Dee" Outlaw III, Phillip Outlaw and wife Dory, LeeAnna Outlaw Wilson and husband Clayton, Jordan Lanier Barkman and husband Brian, Alena Mitchell Smith and husband Joseph, Ashley Mitchell Corbett and husband Hunter, Meagan Raynor, Cody Raynor. Great-grandchildren, Carson Outlaw, Carlee Outlaw, Lanier Barkman, Zoe Smith, Jax Smith, Isla Corbett, Silas Corbett, Rowen Wilson, Evans Wilson.
Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville.

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Published by Jacksonville Daily News from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2019.

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Barbara Phillips

November 4, 2019

My condolences to you and your family. I haven't seen you guys since the Blueberry days at Cypress Creek but I often thought of y'all. My grandmother Blanche Phillips made sure we worked each summer to get school clothes. Your mom and Dad were beautiful inside and out.

Bill & Shelby Kidd

November 1, 2019

So sorry to read about the passing of Ms. Wilma. Praying for peace, comfort, and strength for all of the family during this time of loss.

Garry and Barbara Matthews

October 31, 2019

We know the hole the loss of parents leaves in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jimmy and Clara Houston

October 30, 2019

Sorry for loss our prayers are with each of you have known for many years great people

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12:30 p.m.

Serenity Funeral Home, Inc. - Beulaville

1100 S. NC 41 & 111 P. O. Box 780, Beulaville, NC 28518

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2

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Serenity Funeral Home, Inc. - Beulaville

1100 S. NC 41 & 111 P. O. Box 780, Beulaville, NC 28518

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2

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East Duplin Memorial Gardens

Beulaville, NC

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Serenity Funeral Home, Inc. - Beulaville

1100 S. NC 41 & 111 P. O. Box 780, Beulaville, NC 28518

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