Ella Lee Merriweather Lane Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ella Lee Merriweather Lane of Birmingham, Alabama, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ella left this world on January 22, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ella Lee Merriweather Lane or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She is survived by: her husband John Gilbert Lane; her sons, Darryl Lane (Renarda) of Birmingham, AL, Terrill Lane Sr. (Racquelle) of Alabaster, AL and Jerald Lane (Japera) of Aurora, CO; her adoptive daughter Delois Andrews of Berkley, CA; her grandchildren, Terrill Jr., Nadia, D'aria, Tyller and Joia; her siblings, Shirley Reeves, Vivian Merriweather of Prichard, AL, Wilbert Merriweather (Barbara) and Derrick Merriweather Sr. (Vicki) of Mobile, AL; her siblings-in-law, Brenda Merriweather of Moorpark City, CA, Cynthia Merriweather of Mobile, AL and Fred Lane (Elvia) of Dixon, CA; and her close friend Marva Burns of Birmingham, AL. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.