Celebrating the life of
Virginia Lanier Carter
August 27, 1944 - July 12, 2007
Virginia Lanier Carter
SAVANNAH – Virginia Lanier Carter, age 62, died at home Thursday, July 12, 2007, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a 1962 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Junior College where she was also a member of the Alpha Tau Beta sorority. She was a member of Calvary of Savannah and an active member of the “Sweet Spirit” Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Oscar Lanier and Mellie Lee Newton Lanier, and her brother, Patrick Lanier, Jr.
Surviving are her loving and devoted husband, Curtis James Carter; a daughter, Amanda Carter Lane and son-in-law, Thomas Lee Lane, Jr.; three granddaughters, Ashton Elizabeth, Bailey Amanda, and Caroline Carter, all of Lexington, SC; two sisters, Carolyn Lanier Burgstiner and husband, Justin, of Savannah and Beverly Lanier Cupstid and her husband, Bob, of Marshall, NC; a sister-in-law, Diane Carter and husband, Joey, of Savannah; five nieces and two nephews, including, Lee Rambo, Sharon Cupstid, Terri Strickland, Gary Cupstid, Kathy Wallace, Melinda McCracken, and Timothy Carter.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, with Rev. John S. Connell officiating.
Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 13117, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please accept my condolences on Aunt Genny's passing. I am a friend and co-worker of Sharon Cupstid and feel that I have grown to know your family. May you find peace and comfort through family and friends. Marie
- Marie Nicholson, Mars Hill, NC
I want to express my condolences to Jenny's family. I will always remember the good times we had as young girls. Iris Levin Hornstein
- Iris Levin Hornstein, Savannah, GA
I want to express my condolences to Jenny's family. I will always remember the good times we had as young girls. Iris Levin Hornstein
- Iris Levin Hornstein, Savannah, GA
My sincere sympathy is extended to all of Virginia's family. I so enjoyed working with her for so many years and thought of her often and how well we worked to together. She was always so cheerful and a joy to be with. Again my sincere condolences to all of you.
- Marie Vermillion, , GA
Amanda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your father. We were all blessed to be able to have her in our lives.
- Jackie & Troy Griffin, Cordele, GA
Dear Family, I am a friend of the Cupstid's. Although I never met Jenny, I feel as if I know her through all the wonderful stories Sharon and Terry have shared with me. She was a most courageous woman and lived a life which spread vast amounts of love and happiness to all she touched. May God bless each of you and lift you up during this time. Sincerely, Jim
- Jim Robinson, Celo, NC
Although we have been out of touch for a long time, please know that my prayers are with Jenny's extended family.
- Robert Cleland, Marietta, GA
She never gave up ... just simply accepted God was ready for her to go home. I'm certain she is now with Granny, Da, Bobie and the other family members who were there waiting for her, laughing and rejoicing in being together again. We'll all dearly miss having her here with us, but our hearts can take solice in knowing she is in a wonderful place ... and will be there to greet us when our time comes to go there, too. I love you, Jenny. Thank you for being a loving, caring aunt and friend ... and for all the giggles and laughter.
- Sharon, , NC
Please know that our family sends our prayers and condolences to the Carter family.
- Kevin & Amanda Griffin, Hiram, GA
Please accept my condolences on Aunt Genny's passing. I am a friend and co-worker of Sharon Cupstid and feel that I have grown to know your family. May you find peace and comfort through family and friends. Marie
- Marie Nicholson, Mars Hill, NC
I want to express my condolences to Jenny's family. I will always remember the good times we had as young girls. Iris Levin Hornstein
- Iris Levin Hornstein, Savannah, GA
I want to express my condolences to Jenny's family. I will always remember the good times we had as young girls. Iris Levin Hornstein
- Iris Levin Hornstein, Savannah, GA
My sincere sympathy is extended to all of Virginia's family. I so enjoyed working with her for so many years and thought of her often and how well we worked to together. She was always so cheerful and a joy to be with. Again my sincere condolences to all of you.
- Marie Vermillion, , GA
Amanda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your father. We were all blessed to be able to have her in our lives.
- Jackie & Troy Griffin, Cordele, GA
Dear Family, I am a friend of the Cupstid's. Although I never met Jenny, I feel as if I know her through all the wonderful stories Sharon and Terry have shared with me. She was a most courageous woman and lived a life which spread vast amounts of love and happiness to all she touched. May God bless each of you and lift you up during this time. Sincerely, Jim
- Jim Robinson, Celo, NC
Although we have been out of touch for a long time, please know that my prayers are with Jenny's extended family.
- Robert Cleland, Marietta, GA
She never gave up ... just simply accepted God was ready for her to go home. I'm certain she is now with Granny, Da, Bobie and the other family members who were there waiting for her, laughing and rejoicing in being together again. We'll all dearly miss having her here with us, but our hearts can take solice in knowing she is in a wonderful place ... and will be there to greet us when our time comes to go there, too. I love you, Jenny. Thank you for being a loving, caring aunt and friend ... and for all the giggles and laughter.
- Sharon, , NC
Please know that our family sends our prayers and condolences to the Carter family.
- Kevin & Amanda Griffin, Hiram, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
