Mrs. Betty Lanius, 93, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her residence.
Her graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Olive Branch Cemetery with Bro. John Sutton officiating. Burial will follow the service; family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Betty Lou Howard Lanius was born July 28, 1930, in Henry County, Tennessee to the late Shelby Luther Howard and the late Lorene Biggers Howard. She married James L. Lanius, on October 22, 1946, and he preceded her in death on September 2, 2001. Betty is survived by her son, Mike and Lisa Lanius of Cottage Grove; grandson, James Michael (Jessica) Lanius of Hernando, Mississippi; great-grandchildren, Sierra, Troy and Brandon Lanius; four great-great-grandchildren; also, by other family members and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Betty is also preceded by her precious pet and constant companion, Opie.
Mrs. Lanius was a Baptist by faith who loved her family dearly.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to: Henry County Sheriff’s Dept. Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 639, Paris, TN 38242.
Arrangements by McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington St., Paris, TN 38242; 731-642-1441