Avis S Lanier

Avis is survived by her four sons, Garry Cribb, Ronald Cribb (Johnsie), Terry Lanier (Lisa Tackett), Dan Lanier (Jayne); and five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Effie Collins, husbands Paul Cribb and Bill Lanier, and daughter Denise Lanier.

Avis worked as a hosiery inspector at Chadburn Mills, while Garry and Ron were young and Effie cared

for them. Avis later worked as a bookkeeper for Bill’s business, Mobile Equipment Company.

Avis and Bill were passionate about their work with the Gideon’s and about their church home,

Lake Wylie Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Lake Wylie Senior Living for their love and care over the last two years. They would also like to thank her Sunday School class and friends at Lake Wylie Baptist Church, as well as her Gideon’s family, for their friendship and prayers.

Services will include a visitation Friday, November 29, from 3:30 - 5 pm at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. A Celebration and reception will be at Lake Wylie Baptist Church on Saturday, November 30, at 12:30 pm. The church address is 16105 Grand Palisades Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28278.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Lake Wylie Baptist Church or the Gideon’s Charlotte Southwest Camp.

On-line condolences may be made at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com