Leilani Ruth (Hartzog) Lanham

Ms. Leilani Ruth Hartzog Lanham, 65, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022. Leilani was born in Tampa, Fl. on January 9, 1957 to Charles Hartzog and Sarah Horne Hartzog who survive. Leilani was married to the late Ernest Howard Lanham who passed away August of 2020. She worked and retired from the Smoky Mountain Mental Health.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society, attended the Catholic Church, and was a member of Ridge Crest Baptist Church. She also served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include her parents; a sister, Teresa Haney (Chuck); two nieces, Brandie Hopkins (Charlie) and Tiffany Albury (Brian); five great nieces, Alex Hopkins, Kassandra Hopkins, Kyleigh Hopkins, Madison Albury, and Haiden Albury; one, great-nephew, Jayden Albury; and two special great nieces.

A private family service will be held and Leilani will be laid to rest in the North Carolina Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. next to her husband.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Lanham family.