Shirley Johnson Lanier, 88 passed away March, 14, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Caroline Johnson; sisters, Mary Ruth Grady, Margaret J. Miller and brothers William Arthur Johnson and Jimmie Johnson.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Cecil G. Lanier; daughters, Miriam Summerlin (Morris); Heather Lanier (Richard); son, Art Lanier (Gina); granddaughters, Lara Johnson, Emily Sandlin (Seth), Lindsey Summerlin; grandsons, Matthew Summerlin (Suzie), Eli Lanier (Alyssa), Evan Lanier, Rylie Lanier, and Tyler Lanier. Great-grandchildren – Madison, Zoey, Gracie, Tucker, Judah, Sullivan, Elliott, Bauer, Journey, Mallie, Elam and sister, Sue Johnson.

Shirley was a devoted wife to Cecil and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She loved going to the birthday parties, watching the kids play ball, and family gatherings.  She was a great cook, especially her famous fried chicken that always drew a crowd for a meal.

Funeral Service:

Tuesday, March 18th visitation will begin at 12pm with funeral services to follow at 1pm at Pathway Church.  Burial to be held following services at Cedar Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pathway Church, 275 NC-41, Beulaville, NC 28518.

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Lanier family.