Lana Tanner

Lana Jean Merritt Tanner, 46, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Friday, March 6 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born May 27, 1973 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was a loving mother and sibling.

She was preceded in death by her sisters:  Dana Merritt and Jana Stoner.

She is survived by her children:  James Tanner, Jessica Tanner and Jaden Tanner; her parents:  James Dayton Merritt, Sr and Judith Barber Merritt; sisters:  Gina (Neil) Bolen, Donna (Joey) Dale and Marlena (Randy) Michael; brothers:  James (Sherry) Merritt, Jr., Jonathan Merritt; In-Laws:  Robert and Katrina Gay; sister-in-law:  Nichol Jones; brother-in-law:  Brian Gay

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 11 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home from 6-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537