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Windy Lanier Obituary
Graveside services celebrating the life of Windy Chatelain Lanier will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 with Cecile Barrios officiating. Services are under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Mrs. Lanier, 87, of Cartersville, Georgia, formerly of Alexandria, passed from this life on Friday, June 24, 2016, at the residence of her daughter.
Not only did she care for her family as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, but also for others as a "Pink Lady" for 35 years at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Mrs. Lanier was an artist and was passionate about painting.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Carroll Lanier, former Mayor of Alexandria; son, Brian Lanier; parents, Winnfield and Cora Mayeaux Chatelain; sisters, Thelma Allen, Dot Will and Peggy Chatelain; and brother, Herman Chatelain.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Kathy Lanier Miller and Theresa Lanier Massey; son, Steve Lanier; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.
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Cathy & Ronnie Richardson
June 27, 2016
Kathy, Theresa and Steve ... I just found out about your mother's passing today when I saw Alisha and Jody's post on fb. We are so very sorry for your loss and pray for your peace at this very, very difficult time. Our thoughts are with all of you right now. We know ya'll have been through so much lately. We will not be able to be there for the services in the morning, but my thoughts and my heart will be there with you............... Love you !
sandra laskowski
June 27, 2016
I will always the cherish the times we came to visit. She was a wonderful lady and we all will miss her. Shes at peace now and joined again with your Dad. We love you all . Sandy and Frank
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