Lanie Simpson Glover passed away at home on September 4, 2020 surrounded by her family at the age of 88. A private family service was held Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Centerville Cemetery officiated by Pastor Collin Montgomery.

Born on December 8, 1931 in Stewart, MS, she later moved to Winona, then Greenwood, where she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Lanie was preceded in death by her parents, Carrie Simpson Fisher of Greenwood, Theirl Simpson of Greenwood; and two grandsons, Warren Shawn Glover and Havis Paul Glover of Greenwood.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Havis Glover of Greenwood; one son, Randy Glover (Rosie) of Greenwood; two daughters, Denise Glover Alderman (Kenny) of Phillipston, and Cindy Glover Nix (Jeff) of Greenwood; seven grandchildren, Hunter Alderman (Melinda) of Greenwood, Casey Alderman (Jennifer) of Phillipston, Hollie Alderman Long (John) of Carrollton, Kendall Nix (Kristi) of Greenwood, Lanie Nix Ables (Keith) of Benton, Ashley Glover Myrick of Muscle Shoals, AL, and Havis Glover II (Meredith) of Carrollton; eleven great grandchildren, Austin Alderman, Emree Alderman, and Drake Alderman of Greenwood, Colby Alderman of Phillipston, Bailey O'Dell of Muscle Shoals, AL, Bryce Ables, Jaelyn Ables, and Mason Ables of Benton, Olivia Long of Carrollton, Allie Nix of Greenwood, and Havis Glover III of Carrollton; and a brother, James Simpson (Nita Jean) of Union City, TN.

The family would like to extend a special appreciation to her caregivers/friends who cared so lovingly for Mrs. Glover; Josephine Miles, Sadie West, Dewanda Coleman, Betty Williams, Fannie Johnson, Zipporah Leason and Jasmine West.

Pallbearers were her grandsons; Hunter Alderman, Casey Alderman, Kendall Nix, Havis Glover II, Austin Alderman and Colby Alderman.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memorial Giving,  501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of the donor's choice.

Wilson and Knight Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Online guest book may be signed at www.wilsonandknight.com