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Joan Lane Obituary
She was the daughter of Mrs. Jennie V. Coker and the late Levi Branch. Joan was a 1961 graduate of Peabody High School and was employed by Central State Hospital for 33½ years.
At an early age, she gave her life to the Lord at Zion Apostolic Church under the leadership of the late Linwood Christian. In her adult life, she moved her membership to the Antioch Christian Center and served there for over 17 years. At Antioch, she was a member of the intercessory prayer team and choir. She also sang with numerous gospel groups in the Petersburg area.
Joan was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was her children's best friend. Preceding her in death are her brother, Willie Alston, and stepfather, Bishop James Coker.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, James R. Lane; three children, Kevin V. Lindsay, Renita L. Lindsay and Rondell M. Lindsay; her mother, Mrs. Jennie V. Coker; brother, Dr. Rodney Alston (Karen) of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Wilma Stewart (Elbert) of Macon, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Jayla M. Lewis and TiAsia S. Lindsay. She also leaves three aunts, Mrs. Edna E. French, Mrs. Alma Watkins and Ms. Carlene Boisseau; one uncle, Howard Boisseau; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a loving church family.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at Antioch Christian Center, 235 E. Belt Blvd., Richmond, VA 23224, with Dr. Jerry Kelly, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie, Va. Family and friends are asked to assemble at Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. at 9:15 a.m. the day of the service. Remains rest at Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Lane
Frankie Smith
November 29, 2011
Cousin Joan I will forever miss you and hold a special place in my heart. You kindness, love, and sense of humor always kept me in good spirits when I was in your presence. I give God the praise that you are at rest, and all suffering is behind you now! I love you.
Connie Jefferson-Washington
November 29, 2011
Rodney & Kitty,
It is with great sadden that I learn of Joan's death. I have vivid and fond memories of your sister from our old neighborhood. My mother and brother send their condolences as well. I will be in Petersburg Wednesday, I hope I get a chance to see you both before you depart for home.
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June Williams
November 28, 2011
She may be gone but never will be forgotten. May God bless you all an give you the strenght to go on in Jesus name. No more sickness......"Sit down servent an rest a little while".........my prayers are with you all !!!!
Love June Williams an Family
November 28, 2011
Grace&Peace
Shall always be our greetings.
Prophet Reginald and Evangelist Cynthia Herman will always keep your family in ours prayers for suggest a time as this.
Sister Polly
November 28, 2011
To the family of Sister Joan Lane,
Though I knew that Sister Joan was fighting the good fight, though I knew she was proving herself to be more than a conqueror; I knew she was getting tired at our last time together. As she sang I am on the battlefield for my Lord...she promised Him that she would serve, trust and obey him until she died...and that she did courageously. Joan was not only a friend, but a true Sister in the Lord. We laughed together, prayed together, hung out at gospel singing together and I loved her. I am praying for you, family, to be strengthened in the days ahead and do that which your Mom prayed and believed God for...serve God with all of your hearts, all of your mind and all of your strength; and as she sang "In everything give thanks, this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning You! Much love is extended to you...you will see her again on the other side!!!
November 28, 2011
My condolences to Aunt Jennie And family during the loss of my cousin Joan;My prayers are with you at this time..."Barry French Sr"(Richmond,VA)
James Arrington
November 28, 2011
To Aunt Jennie and family , sorry to hear about Joan . May God bless all of you . Memories of her will always be on my mind . I love all of you.
Nannette Wiggins-Stevens
November 28, 2011
Sorry Jim to hear of the loss of your love one,may God keep you and your family close during this difficult time, hold on to the fond memories,also to know that God knows best, may she rest in peace.from Nannette and Mark Stevens, your neighbors
Frederick & Tara Horsley
November 27, 2011
To Mother Coker and family. May the love of God bless you all during this time. We love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers. I'm free, praise the Lord I'm free, no longer bound, no chains holding me, it's a blessing, my soul is resting, praise the Lord Halleluja I'm free, praise the Lord Halleluja she is free.
Rodney Alston
November 25, 2011
Joan... my sister and my friend. I don't have the words to express the sense of loss and grief in knowing you are no longer with us. But you will forever be in my heart and my mind. I love you more than I can say. You will be deeply missed. My only relief is in knowing that you no longer suffer and you are at peace with God.
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