Nancy Lanier

Nancy Ann Laughlin Lanier, 87, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Adams Farm Living and Rehabilitation in Jamestown.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting, with Rev. David Hunt and Dr. Brian Donley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Nancy was born on September 17, 1937, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Robert Earl Laughlin and Eslie McPherson Laughlin. She was a proud member of Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting and a member of the Faithful Friends Sunday School Class. She and her husband W.R. were faithful members of Gideons International. Nancy retired from Briles Oil & Gas after 39 years. She loved going to the beach, and cooking; especially her famous chocolate pie.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Walter R. "W.R." Lanier, Jr.; and two brothers, Robert and Jimmy Laughlin.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Sidden (Chris); son, Michael Lanier (Dana); grandchildren, Chance Rayle, Jordan Rayle, Emily Sands, Kayla Sands, Andrews (Crystal), Michael Lanier, Jr. (Jessica), Brandon Lanier, Daniel Andrews (Sara), Autumn Andrews (Josh), Dallas Lanier; great grandchildren, L.B., Jayda, Scooter, Hunter, Abby, Landon, Brayden, Jackson, Emilie, Colbie, Brodie, Rhylie, Madeline, Abel, Alayda; and two great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 181, Asheboro, NC 27204; or to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.