Christine Townsend Lanehart
Christine Townsend Lanehart
Obituary
Guest Book
Christine Lanehart Obituary
Funeral service for Christine Townsend Lanehart of Lettsworth will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Little Zion Baptist Church in Innis. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Christine T. Lanehart, age 90, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge.
Those left to cherish her memory are her nephew, Gregory Parker; sister-in-law, Irma Johnson; she was a maternal figure to, Patrick Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Lanehart; son, Frank Polk, Jr.; parents, Clarence & Olivia Johnson Townsend; sisters, Lurline T. Platt and Eva Mae Malone; brother, J.B. Johnson.
Visitation will begin at 9:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Little Zion Baptist Church in Innis.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Escude Funeral Home (318-964-2324) 625 Main St. Simmesport, LA 71369.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
625 Main St, Simmesport, LA 71369
People and places connected with Christine
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Christine Lanehart
Tell your own story about Christine
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Christine Lanehart's name
How to support Christine's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Christine Lanehart's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored