Patricia Lanier Obituary
The memory of Patricia Lanier of Gaffney, South Carolina, who passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Patricia departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Patricia may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Patricia leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald Lanier; her parent Shirley Jackson Loftis; and her siblings, Leon Jackson, Jimmy Jackson and Louise Martin.
She is survived by: her children, Dale Childress of Union and Jerri Lanier of Conway; her siblings, Reggie Jackson (Norma) of Gaffney and Cathy Bolin (Roger) of Gaffney; and her grandchildren, India McKee (Laura) and Bobby Gantenbein.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Blakely Funeral Home (1047 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel (1047 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341).