Brenda Lanier

Brenda Lanier, 69, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas on November 23, 1952 to Billy G. and Ina Faye Craig. Brenda graduated from Carlisle High School. She was a member of the Bono United Methodist Church and she worked for Walmart, Target, Trade Center, and Dillard’s. Brenda was married to Mike Lanier Sr. for over 50 years, Mike preceded Brenda in death on May 30, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Billy G. & Ina Faye Craig.

Survivors include her sons, John Michael Lanier jr. (Nedra) and Jodi Craig Lanier (Sheila) all of Jonesboro, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, cousin,  Glenda Robinson and her best friend, Diane Gifford.

Memorial services will be Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Bono United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m., presided by Thomas Dillinger. Memorials may be sent to Ruth Walters at Bono United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 117, Bono, Arkansas 72416.