Drena Elizabeth Spink Lanier Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Drena Elizabeth Spink Lanier

MRS. DRENA ELIZABETH SPINK LANIER - Age 76, of Calhoun, GA passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on November 11, 1945 in Dalton, Georgia to the late Syble Elizabeth Tate Spink and William Whitehead Spink. She was employed by the Gordon County School System and Providence Ministries. She devoted her life to helping others. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, educator, and counselor. Mrs. Lanier was of the Christian Faith.

Survivors are her loving and devoted children, daughters, Tate Groves (Matt Groves), Lyric Lanier (Jessica McKenzie), Chancy Lanier (Ryan Jacke), son Ben (Lindsay Lanier); grandchildren, Traver, Treyson, and Tyner Groves, Grady and Grace Lanier; sister, Sarah Fallin(Thomas Herman); brother, Bill Spink (Ann Spink); cousin Joy Camp: as well as treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

At her request, she will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at the Harris Arts Center at 212 S Wall Street in Calhoun, Georgia on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 4:00 P. M. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Ministries and specify that the donation be made in Drena Lanier's name.

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I have known Drena for over fifty years. She moved in next door to my parents and me on Lake Sinclair. I spent more time at her house than I did my own! She taught me how to work with an autistic boy who she had moved in with her to hopefully provide for him a better quality of life than he could expect at the Hospital. Eventually, she hired me to help with his care. Aside from that, we had great times as well. She took me waterskiing almost every day in the summer and came to all my home basketball games for three years! She became the sister I never had and I loved her dearly. When she moved away, I was heartbroken for a time, but I knew that it was for her best. Thank you, Drena...until we meet again...

Family, my deepest condolences on the loss of Drena. She was a special lady and long time family friend. she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers .