Gertrude is survived by her daughter Hilda Butler; her sister Sarah Harland; her grandchildren Kimberly Crowe (Michael), Kelly Brasher, Karen Diehl (Erich), Joshua Lane (Jennifer), John Lane (Neren), Emily Lane, Sherri Dew (Donald) and Julie Brown; and numerous great and great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews and daughter in law Amy.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lane; her son Wilford Lane; her daughter Judy Brasher (Billy), her grandson Eddie Butler; her parents Mark Oral and Dovie Smith; and her siblings Thomas, Jack, Oral Jr., Avis, Essie, Ressie and Janis.
A visitation for Gertrude will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory, 1329 Wilmer Ave, Anniston, Alabama 36201, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM with Bro. Mack Amis officiating.
Gertrude will be laid to rest in Forestlawn Gardens, 730 Golden Springs Rd., Anniston, Alabama 36207.
Serving as pallbearers will be members of her family.
Gertrude was born and raised in Randolph County until she moved to Bynum where she lived out her life. She attended Bynum Baptist Church previously until moving her membership to Parker Memorial Baptist Church were she was a longtime member. She loved and had a passion to serve in church. She served in many aspects by teaching sunday school, helped with WMU and meals on wheels and did mission trips. She was known for her work as a seamstress, and she loved to sew and make new patterns.
Mrs. Lane was a loving mother, grandmother and many other titles to those she loved. She will leave behind memories that will be treasured, and she will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Anniston or to Alzheimer's research.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.graybrownservice.com for the Lane family.
