Betty Gibbs Lanning
May 30, 1934 ~ September 3, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Betty Gibbs Lanning lost her battle with cancer on Monday September 3, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. She had been fighting the cancer for four years and died peacefully at home.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Bill; her kids, Bud and his wife Debbie, and Jim and his wife Melody; and her grandchildren, Whit, Kyle and Ryan.
A memorial service will be held at Skyland United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m with Pastor Keith Turman officiating. Her family will receive friends for an hour beginning at 6:00 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either Skyland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 697, Skyland, NC 28776, or to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Sorry for your loss of a loving mother/wife. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but the love you all shared leaves memories no one can steal. In our thoughts and prayers, Jeff Burrell(#24 Store Mgr) and family.
Dear Bill and family,
I loved Betty and her beautiful spirit will be missed every Sunday at Skyland United Methodist Church she was a faithful member of the Wesley Sunday School Class. Betty has always been a special friend to me.
May God hold you close Bill during this time of loss, Jan Whiteman
We are so sad. We will always cherish our memories of a very special friend. You are in our prayers.
To: The Lanning Family. During this time of sadness and loss,may God comfort you and bring you peace and may your fond memories sooth your spirit and soul.
Love and Prayers
Vic and Effie Fisher
I am really sorry to hear about Betty.she was a amazing and strong lady. May God bless you all.
My heart is so sad. I am thankful for the wonderful memories I have of Mrs. Lanning. She was a blessing to all who had the privilege of being touched by her. May God’s grace and love help you find peace at this difficult time.
Bill, Bud, Jim and families. Our prayers and symapthies are with all of you at this time of loss. May the loving memories you have of Betty guide you thru this most difficult time. Doyce & Barbara Settle
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Bill, I was so sad to hear the news when Donna called me. She will be missed. Betty was one great lady and I was blessed to know her. Your in my prayers and I am so sorry.
Sandy
Dear Bill and family,
Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with you.
Our hearts and prayers are with the Lanning family.Mrs. Lanning was such a sweet and caring person and she will be missed.
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all.God Bless.
With love & sympathy.
Steve & Judy Ball
(Mark Ball’s Parents)
We, at Morgan Hill Baptist Church in Weaverville, NC, would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless you all.
Pastor: Rev. Kevin Garner
Dear Bill:
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Betty’s homegoing. Our prayers are with you and the family.We will be out of town next week so we will not get to attend the memorial service. Please let us know if we can do anything for you and the family.
Jim, We are so sorry at the loss of a beautiful lady. She made those around her appreciate life more. Both of you have been a blessing in our lives. You are all in our thoughts.
Gene and Diane Rutledge
I my life I have been fortunate to know some great people,Bill & Betty were two of them. Knowing there love and devotion for each other is such an inspiration and a great example as a married person.I have enjoyed my chats with betty both before as well as during her illness and especially just days before her death. She was a great woman with an amazing soul. May God bless and keep those of you how were closest to her. May your hearts be soothed knowing that she is free of the pain and discomforts that cancer brings to its victims.
God bless your sweet heart Bill, we will miss her so very much.
Many love and prayers.
Bill and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much you loved your wife and it breaks my heart.
And I want to thank you for being such a good Boss to work for.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Lannings. We will miss her ready smile, quick wit, kindness and warmth she shared with all.
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you.
Dear Bill and Family,
I will miss seeing Betty’s smile every Sunday before Church service. The two of you hold a special place in my heart. You are in my prayers.
Mr. Lanning, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for your family.
I am so sorry for your loss –
Betty was such a wonderful friend to my mom (Lorna). Her energy and sense of fun as well as her willingness to help in any way at any time are what I will always remember about Betty. It was a privilege to know her.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you comfort in the days ahead
Condolences from the Miller family; Wayne, Linda, and Teresa.
Jim & family, let the sweet memories of your dear mother comfort you, knowing she is in the arms of our loving & merciful father above.
Jim,
Will be thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your mother.
Fred
Bill, Bud, Jim and families, we are so sorry for your loss. We apologize for not coming to the memorial service, but we just lost Dad/George in March and attending a Memorial Service is still too painful. In addition, Mom (Eloise) just had some surgery and has to be careful being in large groups of people and getting a possible infection. We certainly know how you feel when you lose a loved, no matter how ready you are to let them go, there still is a huge hole left in your heart and life.
May God be with you all and help you find comfort in knowing we will see them again,
Eloise Rice, Sharlene Rice-Franklin and Kim Rice Hinzman