Paula Joyce Lanier, 69, of Celeste, passed away on June 3, 2016 at Medical Center of Plano. A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Celeste High School Gymnasium with Mr. Rick Henslee officiating. Services are under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lanier was born on October 7, 1946 in Greenville, Texas to L.W. Harless and Jasmine Jones. She married Lloyd Franklin Lanier on October 15, 1964 in Kingston. She was a retired post master and a member of the Church of Christ in Kingston.
She is survived by her son, Jess Lanier and wife, Rebecca of Katy, daughter, Colette Paris and husband, James of McKinney, Shannon Wright and husband, Kelly of Frisco, mother, Jasmine Harless of Leonard, sister, Cynthia Jameson and husband, Danny of Celeste, grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Trent Smith, Mason Paris, Brenlee Wright, River Wright, Jaxon Lanier, Jaycie Lanier, Jacob Lanier, great-grandchildren, Ty Smith and Cy Smith, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father.
Married high school sweethearts, united in love for 51 years that God called home to spend eternity together.
Memorials may be made to in honor of Lloyd and Paula Lanier, Boles Campus, 7065 Love, Quinlan, Texas 75474. www.armsofhope.org