Anna "Lorene"

Lanham

Anna "Lorene" Lanham, daughter of the late Jesse Bounds and Anna Delona Akins, was born in Potosi, Missouri, on May 6, 1937. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on May 20, 2022, at the age of 85.

On October 20, 1951, in Hardy, Arkansas, Lorene was united in marriage to Lowell "Dean" Lanham and to this loving union five children were born. Dean preceded her in death on July 13, 2002. Lorene was a dedicated member of the Ohlman Missionary Baptist Church in Bunker, Missouri. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards and dominos, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Lorene raised 80 foster kids. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and cooking lunch every Sunday for them.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Lowell Dean "Bud" Lanham Jr. and Mike Lanham, three brothers, George Swiney, Raymond Swiney and Eugene Bounds, two sisters, Lena Wells and Mildred Crane, and one grandson, Lanny May.

Lorene is survived by two sons, Scott Lanham and wife Gail of Bunker, Missouri, and Jeff Lanham and wife Annabelle of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Juanita May and husband Larry of Bunker, Missouri, one daughter-in-law, Katrina Lanham of Bunker, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Lorene will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Monday, May 23, 2022, 5-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral: Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 11AM

Minister: Pastor Terry Sharpe

Burial: Delmar Cemetery

Pallbearers: Larry May Jr., Michael May, Brian Lanham, Brady Lanham, J.R. Lanham, Brent Lanham, Dallas Lanham & J.D. Lanham

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Ohlman Missionary Baptist Church

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri