Man ohh man it's been a 1 year & 4 months since yuh been gone grandma and it's still hurts me sooo much to not hear your voice or see yuh is a different type of pain I miss yuh sooo much jus goin thru your pictures jus brings tears in my eyes for me to be the last person to hear your voice is something ima miss till its my time. I just wanted to write this to LYK your oldest granddaughter is now 27 and your great grandson is now 9. I swear grandma he so tall, smart,handsome and so full of life. I'll have a 4th grader next year all thanks to yuh helping me bring him into this world. I hope yuh and poppop are living it up in the heaven gates and let my poppop kno I said I love and miss him dearly and hope to see Yuu both very soon. My beautiful guardians angels -allure (lulu)

My deepest condolences and heartfelt ❤️Prayers 🙏 go out to her entire FAMILY! I had the opportunity to share in Phyllis's life at my young age of 17. I met Phyllis and her beautiful daughters Gavina & Monique while modeling for my hairstylist (Lavette) and formed a modeling crew together! Shared in being apart of her daughter (Monique) wedding!💐 So many fond memories to cherish...Rest Easy Queen 👑 Phyllis, you've now earned your wings 🕊

Phyllis, My friend, my seamstress, you always made me look beautiful with every garment you made for me.  I will miss  your unique touch.  You are GODs 1 of a kind Diva!  you are and will be truly missed.  I will always keep praying like you have asked.. Enjoy Heaven 🕊
I love you always
Terri McLaurin ❤️

Family,
   I know there are no words that can ease your pain. Just know that I am thinking of you all during this difficult  time.  Nina, I want you to n know that you are not alone.  I'm  here to be a shoulder to cry on and a  listening ear to anything that you may want to share. Phyllis is a dear friend and she is truly missed.  I am thankful for the time knowing her.
                                                         With all my love,
                                                                 - Lil -

My deepest Condolences ,to the family of Phyllis and Claude Lanier Ross and I,Robin enjoyed ourselves so much we wanted to stay, she will be so very missed, gone but never forgotten 

My deepest condolences to the Family …This lady here was simply the Greatest Seamstress I ever met she could see something and go put her thoughts on and make not one thing but several designs for my best friend LaVette at many Hair and fashion shows )..Great spirit Great Love and support of her family and friends will definitely be missed (rest in Paradise Phyllis)

Kiara and my mom, and my sister Monique.. We love you mom and grandma 😘

My mom, my brother Claude Jr., my sister MoMo and me.. Mom we will always have you in our hearts and our thoughts forever!!

Dearest Claude you are  my big brother from another mother as we say today.  I have known the both of you from our Philly days. So Excited when you two moved and started your adventure  in California as husband and wife . I’ve watched your love for each other blossom over many years and grow  together as one.  The beautiful family you two created together is living testament  of that love.  Our hearts share your sorrow in the loss of dear Phyllis.  We pray Gods love, peace and strength be with you as you celebrate her life with joy and honor.  She is  resting in peace.  God bless you.
With  heartfelt sympathy 
Love,  Alan &Delores Downs

I love you so much. Thank you for being my mom ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Phyllis you were always that one person who would always go that extra mile for people  in big ways, small ways, and all the other MILLION ways that counted your kindness made you very special to everyone. You will be deeply missed.  Love Sherry  Tiece an family

My mom, my sister Monique and me. Mommy we love you 🩷😘

My grandma my grandma🥰 man you were something and will always be amazing 🤩 I loveeee yuh so much words can’t describe how I’m feeling 😞🥺 buh I will always loveee yuh and cherish your name your oldest granddaughter Allure 🥰💕

Phyllis and I loved one another we were more then friends she was my beloved sister.  I will truly miss talking and laughing with  her about my godchildern   
Jah. Claude, Monique, Nina  and  daddy Claude love you all

OBITUARY

Phyllis Mercado Lanier

January 15, 1956 – June 3, 2023

Green Acres Memorial Park & Mortuary

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