Lanis Sheffield Obituary
The passing of Lanis Sheffield (Port Arthur, Texas) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 12, 2024 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lanis Sheffield to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilma Justice Sheffield and Jasper Colquitt Sheffield; his brothers, Hestel Sheffield and Earl Sheffield; his in-laws, Winnie and Noe Landry; his son-in-law Rick Simon; and his nieces, Karen Sheffield and Carrie Landry.
He is survived by: his wife Gerry; his children, Leiah Fuselier (Scott) of Ragley, LA, Linda Simon Ramsey (Sean) of Nederland, Chris Sheffield of Diboll and Craig Sheffield (Stephanie) of Port Neches; his siblings-in-law, Patsy Jakovich, Betty Landry Mallet and Rodney Landry (Ava); his aunt June Driskill; and his uncle Billy Lapham. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Lanis requested charitable donations be made to Camp Ailihpomeh, a camp allowing children with hemophilia to experience summer camp like those without medical complications, or UNOS, the United Network for Organ Sharing. The last gift of charity one can give is the gift of life.
