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Rita Viola Lanier Bayne

Obituary
Rita Viola Lanier Bayne, 66, formerly of the Chattanooga and North Georgia Area, passed away Thursday April 23, 2015 at a Hospital in Charleston, SC following complications from a surgical procedure. Rita was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Family was precious to her and she never missed and opportunity to share her love with those around. Her hobbies were cooking and rocking grand babies.

Rita leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Stephanie (Douglas) Brown of Box Springs GA, Stacy (Sherry) Kinsey of Ellijay, GA, Tina (Chuck) Poe of Longs, SC, Cheryl (David) Adams of Cleveland, TN, and step-daughter Denise (Randall) Walker of Ellijay GA. She is survived by two brothers Arlon (Sue) Lanier, Alford "Gene" (Ella Ruth) Lanier, and four sisters, Betty Hammontree, Jeanette Land, Linda Mooneyhan, and Frankie Lanier. She is also survived by grandchildren, Amanda Kinsey, Jessica Sharp, Joshua (Brooke) Williamson, Stacy Williamson, Katlyn (Damian) Gallimore, Baylee Kinsey, Hayden Kinsey, David "DJ" Adams, and Christopher Brown, step-grandchildren, Kayla (Josh) Hicks, Leigha Torres, Brittney (Jose) Rodriguez. Eight great-grandchildren, seven step-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews are also left behind to morn the loss of this beautiful soul.

Rita is preceded in death by her father Leonard Lanier, mother Pearl Ella Lanier Walker, brother Rickey Lanier, and two sisters Patsy "Pat" Decker and Shelia Johnson.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 2 pm at Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church at 535 Durkee Rd, Cleveland TN 37323

Pastor Daniel White will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held in the dinning hall after the service is complete!

You are invited to share a personal memory of her or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Bayne family with her arrangements.


Visitation Details
following the service
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church
535 Durkee Road
Cleveland, TN 37323


Memorial Service Details
2:00 PM
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church
535 Durkee Road
Cleveland, TN 37323

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