Wilma Green Lanning

Wilma Green Lanning, 102 of Morganton, NC died Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Born in Yancey County, NC on February 24, 1910, she was the daughter of the late John Martin Green and Dolly Ledford Green. Wilma was of the Baptist Faith and loved God, family, and gospel music. An excellent housekeeper, Wilma enjoyed working with her flowers and shopping. She was loved by her family and friends, and loved to talk about "old times."Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Betty Black and Margaret Branch, both of Morganton; grandchildren, Gerald Hicks, Katrina Seagle, Lisa McNeill, Bryan Black, Sharon Wright, and Jason Black; ten great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jack Lanning, three brothers, and two sisters.The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. and Rev. Albert Norville officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to assist with funeral expenses.