Lennis Scearce Obituary
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1951 – 2025
Lennis J. Scearce, age 74 of Thorn Hill was born July 27, 1951 and passed away Moday, August 04, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. She was a former Paramedic and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was saved at the age of 17 and was a member of the Beech Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her
Husband: John Lewis Scearce
Parents: Henderson and Ethel Atkins
Sons: John Lewis Scearce II, and Paul Edward Scearce
Sister: Shirley Mallicoat
She is survived by her
Daughter: BreAnna Scearce
Son: Sam Scearce (Heather)
Grandchildren: Jeffery Harvey (Samantha), Chelsey Scearce, Makale Jones (Derek), Katie Scearce, Jacklyn Scearce, Dylan Scearce, Logan Bailey (Courtney), Jessica Dalton (Jeremy)
Sister: Bernice Hurst and husband Wade,
Brothers: Dennis Atkins and wife Debbie, Clifford Atkins
11 Great Grandchildren
Several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends
Graveside Services
Will be conducted Saturday, August 09, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Scearce – Lakins Cemetery with the Rev. Shawn Bolden officiating.
Pallbearers
Jeff Frye, Derek Jones, Jeffery Harvey, Kenny Scearce,
Pete Kerr, and Shawn Bolden.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate care. Special thanks to Anita McAnally Ishmael for their unwavering support and dedication.
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