Alane "Lanie" Ferrell's Obituary
Alane Ann (Lanie) Ferrell, born August 12, 1948 in Harvey, North Dakota to Leon J. and Belvedere Warner. She grew up in Devils Lake, North Dakota and after her senior year high school moved with her parents and siblings to Jamestown, North Dakota. Attended North Dakota State University from 1967 to 1969 when she married Richard. As a spouse of an active-duty U.S. Army officer she moved often as the family traveled to a variety of Army posts in seven states. After Richard retired from the Army in 1994, she spent the next eighteen years as an administrative assistant in three financial services offices, John Hancock, Met Life and Ameriprise.
Proud Mom of Chad (Jennifer) Ferrell, Alissa Ferrell. Loving grandmother to Blake Ferrell, Ashley Moore and Tyler Moore.
Predeceased by her parents and sister, Beri Lynn LaCoste. Surviving siblings, Linda (Bob) Sterton Indio, CA; Colleen (Bob) Taylor Portland, Maine, and Jay (Sandy) Warner West Fargo, North Dakota; numerous cousins, 3 nieces and 4 nephews.
Lanie was known for many things, her great ability to decorate the home for all seasons, hosting fun dinner parties, hours of volunteer work in Lutheran congregations around the country, organizing church events and most of all the giving of herself to help family, friends, and others needing love, support, and kindness to overcome life struggles. A true Christian woman, she placed the well-being of the other person above her personal needs. She will be sorely missed by those who knew her!!!
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