Rachel J. Lanham

1971-2008

Rachel J. Lanham, 36, of McComb, died March 12, 2008, in Fernwood. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Jones Family Funeral Services in McComb, and from noon Monday until services there at 2 p.m. The Rev. Rick Kennedy will officiate. Burial will be in Pike Memorial Cemetery in McComb.

Mrs. Lanham was born Aug. 28, 1971, in Winterhaven Fla. She was the daughter of Bobby Wilson Sr. and Janie Narramore Lanham.

She was an SFP stockbroker for Morgan Keegan investment firm and was a member of New Heights Baptist Church in Summit.

Her family said she was an achiever in life and strived to be the best she could be. “She was kind and was willing to help others. She was truly the greatest daughter and friend you could know and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.”

Mrs. Lanham was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Bessie Narramore; and her paternal grandparents, Ira Lee and Berdie Wilson.
Survivors include her father, Bobby Wilson Sr. of Polk City, Fla.; mother, Janie Lanham and her husband Robert of McComb; three brothers, Ira Lee Wilson II of Polk City, Bobby Lee Wilson II and his wife Carrie of Auburndale, Fla., and Ricky Lee Wilson of Polk City; four nephews, Dylan, Dalton, Tyler and Thomas Wilson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to favorite charities.

 

Condolences Jody Swilley Bell - Royston Georgia My love and prayers go out to the family and all who are suffering from the loss of this beautiful woman. Rachel and I were best friends through elementary school--basically inseparable--and I am shocked, saddened and heartbroken.  She is much loved and will be missed terribly, but not forgotten--may she rest in peace.  I love you Rachel, Jody Shelly & Tasha - Procius, WV  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.   We cannot begin to fathom the loss you are feeling right now.  Just because time and circumstances have separated us does not mean that we are not thinking of you all at this time.  Rachel was a beautiful person whose smile could light up a room.  We both have many good memories of her.  At this time, please know that we are thinking of you all and that there are others who are grieving with you.  We wish you the peace you will need to get through this tragedy.     Prayers to you all, Shelly & Tasha

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