CASTLE HAYNE — Sylvia Jean Vereen Lanier, 80, of Castle Hayne, NC, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center.
She was born on August 10, 1941, in Wilmington, NC, the daughter of the late Charles Wymac Vereen and Dorothy Italyne Baggett Vereen. Also remembered is her husband, Ellis Lanier; and two sons-in-law, Eddie Hewett and Jeff Shaw, all of who preceded her in death.
Surviving are three daughters, Terry Lanier Shaw, Connie Lanier Hewett and Linda Lanier Denison (Kenneth R.); two brothers, Jack E. Vereen (Trudy) and Charles Wymac Vereen (Patricia); seven grandchildren, Denice Nicole Hendricks (Sean), Traci Shaw Todd, Aaron T. Shaw, Jessica J. Shaw, Patrick Ryan Hewett, Callie Jean Denison and Randi Lynne Denison; nine great-grandchildren, Jaren Shaw-Davisson (Joshua), Jalin R. Shaw, Jayda L. Shaw, Kinley A. Hendricks, Jalee J. Bancroft, Kaylee M. Hewett, Soren R. Hendricks, Lonni V. Cagle and Elijah P. Horrell; and special friends, Ruby and Jerry Wolfe, Cynthia Chinnis and Kitt Kline.
Jean was an avid reader and loved taking walks and listening to music. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and her many friends.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Jean’s memory to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
