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Linda Lanier

January 3, 1949 — August 27, 2024

Linda Gail Whittington Lanier, 75, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home.


A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Woolard officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.


Linda was born in Randolph Co., NC, on January 3, 1949. She was a graduate of Randleman High School, and formerly attended Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Linda had retired from Randolph County Schools, specifically Farmer Elementary School, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was also a bus driver and received the Bus Driver of the Year award.


Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale Lanier; father Ivy Ray Whittington; twin sisters, Rhonda and Wanda Whittington; sister, Joyce Whittington Sharpe; and brother, Jimmy Ray Whittington.


Linda is survived by her daughter, Tammy Gaines (Darryl) of Greensboro; sons, Derrick Lanier of Denton, Dale Lanier of Denton; mother, Verla Smith of Randleman; sister, Helen Hodge of Asheboro; daughter-in-law, Kelly Lanier of Asheboro; grandchildren, Mason Lanier, Jace Lanier, J.R. Lanier, Ivie Lanier, Whitney Brown, Dillon Brown, Taylor Gaines; and great grandchildren, Kayson, Isaac, Malachi.


The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service at Ridge Funeral Home.


Memorials may be made to Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 6737 Gravel Hill Road, Denton, NC 27239.

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