Essie Lanier Obituary
The world bids farewell to Essie Lanier of Youngstown, Ohio, departing on April 10, 2026 at the age of 85. Essie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Essie Lanier to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bud Roland and Essie Pearl Williams; her husband Samuel; her grandson Marquis Cambridge; her great grandchild Demetrius L. Chatman Jr.; and her siblings, Annie Clinkscale and John Roland.
She is survived by: her children, Mildred Lanier of Youngstown, Alseen Daniel (Harvey) of Youngstown, Samuel Lanier of Youngstown, Richard Lanier of Youngstown, Sandra Lanier of Columbus, Mark Ladson of Columbus and Joshua Scott of Columbus; and her siblings, Mary Lee Smith of Campbell, R. B. Roland of Youngstown and Bud Roland Jr. of Youngstown. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
