Beatrice Maye Lankford Obituary

We announce the death of Beatrice Maye Lankford of Marion, North Carolina, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 95. Beatrice will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Beatrice Maye Lankford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernice Weatherman and Earl Buchanan; her husband Ralph Lankford; and her siblings, Buck Buchanan, Harry Buchanan, Sonny Buchanan and Louise Buchanan.

She is survived by: her daughter Melisa Alberts (Ray); her grandchildren, Bethaney Duke (Greg), Megan Furr (Dillon) and Zoe Halfpenny (Ian); and her great grandchildren, Elena Furr, Lucas Furr, McKenna Halfpenny and Elijah Halfpenny.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, donate.shrinerschildrens.org.