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LANIER, Debra
Debra Lanier passed on Tuesday (October 11, 2011) surrounded by her family. She was born in Hartford, CT on January 15, 1963 to Gladys Lamar Lanier and the late Morris Neil Lanier. Debra is survived by two children; Ariel Lanier and Neil Lanier, and a granddaughter; Arianna Feliz. Two brothers; Tyrone (Jeanette) Williams of Bloomfield, CT and Michael (Marie) Lanier of Hartford. Five sisters, LeTrina Williams, Wendolyn Lanier and Vanesa Lanier of Georgia, Gwendolyn Freeman of South Windsor, CT and LoRetta (Sydney) LaNier-Pennycooke of WIndsor CT. Debra worked at Cigna in Bloomfield prior to becoming disabled. Debra loved traveling in and out of the United States. Debra was an avid writer of poetry and published a book. She had a talent for drawing as well. Debra had a hobby that many knew about, it was shopping at Walmart. The light of her life were her children and granddaughter Arianna. She loved people and was loved by many. Debra had a kind and giving heart and spirit. She will be missed. She leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Friends and family may attend the wake at The First Cathedral in Bloomfield, CT. Calling hours on Saturday, October 15 from 10 am - 11 am, and the funeral will follow at 11 am. Funeral services will be handled by Clark Bell & Bell Funeral Home, 319 Barbour St, Hartford, CT.
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Maxine Powell
October 7, 2019
Debra was a wonderful person I miss her very much
October 22, 2011
Cousin Debbie will truly be missed. I love you cuz!!!! Tonya L. Cleveland
Gloria Lanier Green
October 16, 2011
To My Dear Family, May the Peace of God be with you all during this very difficult season in your lives. Debbie will be missed by many. I will cherish the memories of her in our childhood years when the family would spend summers in Alabama with our grandparents. I only wish we had spent more time together as adults. However, I am happy for the opportunity to have seen and laughed with her when we attended Uncle Neil's homegoing. Love you all much!!
Antoinette Holliday
October 15, 2011
To The Lanier Family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Byron & Denisa Sheets
October 15, 2011
Mama Lanier, Loretta, Wendy and family.
Our love, prayers and condolences are with in this your hour of sorrow.
We pray that you find comfort in your memories and in knowing tha she's resting with Jesus.
Denisa Calloway-Sheets
October 15, 2011
To the Family of Debra Lanier,
We send our prayers and condolences.
May your faith in God give you comfort and strenght during this difficult time.
Please let us know if there's anything we can do to to help.
The First Cathedral Diaconate Breavement Care Ministry.
Shh, you actually had a real gun on Halloween '87!
Letrenia Williams
October 15, 2011
Xmas in the ATL, 2001?
Letrenia Williams
October 15, 2011
After you and your co-workers crashed my into my place to party!
Letrenia Williams
October 15, 2011
Peace to you too, my Sis!
Letrenia Williams
October 15, 2011
We had so much FUN on Halloween '87!
Letrenia Williams
October 15, 2011
R.I.P. Lil' Sis - You'll be sorely missed! Big 'Sis.
Letrenia Williams
October 15, 2011
Antnony Jordan
October 15, 2011
To the Lanier family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your family member. Debra and I were in the same class at Weaver and I will always remember her big smile.
Arthur &Shirley Whitt-Williams
October 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terri Bradford-Sims
October 14, 2011
To The Lanier Family,
I would like to send my condolences! God has received another beautiful angel! May God bless your family.
Hyacinth Pennycooke
October 14, 2011
To The Lanier Family,
Prayers and Thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. May God give you peace and strength.
With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
HOLLY STEWART
October 14, 2011
TO THE LANIER FAMILY: I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF DEBRA. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU & COMFORT YOU @ THIS DIFFICULT TIME. DEBRA & I WERE IN THE CLASS OF 1981 WEAVER BEAVERS!
Patricia Ann Neal- Spruielle
October 14, 2011
My condolence goes out to the Lanier Family....
jackie robinson
October 13, 2011
My prayers go out to the lanier family. May God bless you all in your time of need. Jackie Kennedy Robinson class of 1981 Weaver high school
Nikki (Woodard)Holliday
October 13, 2011
To The Lanier Family,
My prayers go up with your names on them. Debra and I were classmates. I remember her well and always smiling.
I am sad to hear of her passing. God's comfort to all of you.
October 13, 2011
CONDOLENCES......Prayers are with your family.......gwen molden
Sharice Powell
October 13, 2011
Ariel, Neil and the Lanier Family,
Our deepest condolences to you all during this very difficult time. Debbie was truly a GOD-Send will be missed by many.
Sherri, Stefani & Sharice
Dexter Biggs
October 13, 2011
To The Lanier Family sorry for your lost may god be with you in this time my prayers are with you.[Dexter Biggs]
Gerri Anderson
October 13, 2011
Gladys and family, you have my deepest sympathy, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rankin Family
October 13, 2011
To the Lanier Family,
May Debra's smile, warm spirit and love for her family bring you all comfort during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty, Danielle, Nicole, Carl & Ryan
kittie bell
October 13, 2011
Sorry for ur lost lanier family.Debbie will truly be missed
Lydia Thompson
October 13, 2011
To The Lanier Family,
Our deepest condolences for your family, and our prayers will be with you all. Debra will be missed.
Connie Arter-Murray
October 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
HOLLY STEWART
October 13, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE DEBRA LANIER: MY HEART, THOUGHTS, PRAYERS & COMFORT GO OUT TO EACH & EVERYONE @ THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS. I WAS ONE OF DEBRA'S CLASSMATES IN THE CLASS OF GOOD OLD 1981 WEAVER (BEAVERS) HIGH SHCOOL!
Anthony & Rhonda (Whitt) Johnson
October 13, 2011
To the Lanier Family,
You have our deepest sympathy, and our prayers are with you all at this time.
Teresa B Jackson-Sharp
October 13, 2011
My deepest condolences to you , Mrs Lanier, Gwen, Wendy, Loretta, Vanessa , Michael & the extended family on Debbie's passing. I know that you'll miss her as we will.
I'll keep you all in my prayers.
God Bless you and keep you.
James&Jean Johnson
October 13, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Limpy & Renee Moore
October 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
maxine powell
October 13, 2011
Debra my Dear rest in peace you will be greatly missed.Gladys and family hang in there you have my deepest sympathy.
Maxine
October 13, 2011
My condolences to the Lainer Family for your loss.Debbie will truly be missed by all. Sincerly Kevin Mundle(Hartford,Ct.)
Valerie Johnson Baker
October 13, 2011
To The Lanier Family:
May the fond memories of Debbie provide you peace and comfort in the days to come. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy Lorenzo Turner & Valerie Johnson Baker
Jacke Lewis
October 13, 2011
To the Family,
My Deepest Sympathy to you all at this time. My prayers are with you.
Gwendolyn King
October 13, 2011
To The Lanier Family
you have my deepest sympathy.
Yvetta Lanier
October 13, 2011
To my family my prayers and love are always with you Cousin Debbie will be terribly missed. Love you all.
October 13, 2011
Mrs. Lanier, Ariel, Neil, Arianna,
Debra was an amazing woman. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Her devotion to Neil and her love for Ariel, her parents and granddaugher are an inspiration to us all. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Debbie's memory will live in our hearts forever.
Jim Bartolini
Mika Benford
October 13, 2011
Ms. Gladys and Family I send my deepest condolences, Debbie was Loved and will Truly be missed. I love you all and will contiue to Pray for your Peace...RIP Deb, I Love You.....
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