Mrs. Jane Allen Lanier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jane Allen Lanier was born September 23, 1939 in Shelbyville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Artilee Davis Campbell and Herbert Campbell. She peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband James R. Lanier, her brother Herbert C. Campbell, and sister Wilma Sims Ijames. She attended Bedford Country Training School. She played girls’ basketball and was also a cheerleader. On April 21, 1957, she united in Holy matrimony with her high school sweetheart, James R. Lanier, until his departure on April 17, 2007. They were married for 50 years. To this union, three amazing children were born - James L., Barbara and Duval. She worked at Bedford County General Hospital, The Bedford County Doctors Medical Clinic and Empire Pencil Company, where she retired. Jane was a devoted attendee of Scotts United Methodist Church where she was an Usher and an active member of other church ministries. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing softball in a Women’s League. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons James L., Duval (Angela), and devoted daughter Barbara Lanier; grandchildren, Mashonda (Richie) Tillman, Delicia (Brian) Manuel, Jason Lanier, Solomon Lanier, Elijah Lanier; great-grandchildren, Jay’ona Lanier, Elysa Manuel, Brian Manuel, Jr.; sisters, Irene Matthews, Marie (Edward) Castleman, and Annette (William) Chunn; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Jane will be missed by family, friends and all who knew her. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 4:7 Funeral Services will be 11AM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.Graveside services will be 12:30 PM Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Dr. Robin Kimbrough Hayes will officiate. A family visitation will be 10AM-11 AM Tuesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mrs. Jane Allen Lanier

September 23, 1939 - February 3, 2022