Essie’s Story On April 16,2020, Essie Lee Lane closed her eyes and went to Heaven.

Her earthly journey started April 11, 1941, in Saginaw MI, she’s the second child of Henry and Luevenia Lane. Essie attended Saginaw Public Schools, and graduated from Saginaw High School. At the young age of 69 she received her Bachelors of Science Degree at Clayton State University.

She retired from Internal Revenue Service and was the proud business owner of B&M Catering and Tax Services. She loved to entertain and travel. Her pride and joy was her annual Christmas dinner celebration. She was a faithful member of Valley View Church of God in Christ, where she served as President of Young Woman’s Christian Council and Usher Board.

She had a heart for people and loved having a good time. She leaves to continue her legacy, daughter Rebecca Edwards, son Robert (Dee) Reeves; 5 grandchildren Takara Chapman of Tracy, CA, Amber Reeves of Lithonia GA, Danyelle Chapman of Tracy CA, Juwan (Brittney) Fields of Peachtree City, GA, and Asya Fields of Atlanta, GA.; 2 great-grandchildren Jayden and Miss Ava Gamble of Lithonia, GA. She is also survived by her brother, Henry Lane-Torrez of Decatur, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, other beloved family and friends. Long time friends Alyne Banks and Ann Washington-Whitfield of Chicago, IL. Gloria Mathis Atlanta GA

Essie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Luevenia Lane; sisters Hilris Monroe, Janie Mae Speare, Barbara Lawrence and Brother William Lane. Essie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, wonderful sense of humor and joyful spirit.

Her Life was a Blessing Her Memory a Treasure Her Heavenly Journey Continues............Graveside

Celebration of Life Service Ms. Essie Lane At 1PM Friday, April 24, 2020 Eastlawn Cemetery 640 McGarity Road McDonough, Georgia 30253