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“To all the family, so sorry to hear of Aunt Dot's passing. You are in our prayers. Dale & Marie ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Dale Parker - Florence, KY

“Our prayers are with your family as you say goodbye to an amazing woman. Dot left a legacy of love that you should be proud of. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Brandon and Leah Wimpey - Pickens, SC

“The family is in my prayers. Sorry for your lost. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Norma J. Bowen - Rougemont, NC

“Granny lance was a blessing to many and I have some very sweet memories of her and time spent with all her family!! My deepest sympathy to the family...Read More »
4 of 9 | Posted by: Melissa Rampersad - Spartanburg , SC

“To James and the entire Lance family, On behalf of the US1 Michelin family, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies for you all as you go...Read More »
5 of 9 | Posted by: Will Whitley - Greenville, SC

“CARRIE,I KNOW YOU WILL MISS YOU'RE GRANDMOTHER.JUST REMEMBER YOUR LOSS HERE IS HEAVENS GAIN.I LOVE YOU AND I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ...Read More »
6 of 9 | Posted by: SUE HOLCOMBE - PICKENS, SC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.Your loss is heavens gain.May God bless and sustain you in the days ahead. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: CarolynStancell - Pickens, SC

“Leroy & family I am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed so very much. Has not been long since I saw her at Walmart. you all are in my...Read More »
8 of 9 | Posted by: Shelby Howell - Easley, SC

“We are sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Ivy Michel - Piedmont, SC


Dot Lance

Easley – Dorothy Parker "Dot" Lance, 81, wife of Leroy Lance of Easley passed from this life Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Mrs. Lance was born in Jackson County, NC a daughter of the late McKinley and Florence Ashe Parker. She was retired from Wal-Mart as department manager at the Easley location. Mrs. Lance was a member of EllJean Baptist Church and The T.E.L. Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Leroy Lance of the home, two sons James Lance and Wanda and Gary Lance and Karen all of Pickens, daughter-in-law Julia Lance, grandchildren Bradley Lance, Wendall Lance and Kim, Nick Lance, Carrie Byers and Nathan, and Justin Lance. Also surviving is a sister Hattie "Lou" Tolley of Durham, NC and a brother Marvin Parker of Robertsdale, AL.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lance was preceded in death by sons Ronald Lee Lance, Andrew Charles Lance, and grandson James Shannon Lance.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Thursday, December 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with the Reverend Robert Fowler and the Reverend Rex Simmons officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elljean Baptist Church, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 605 Elljean Road, Easley, SC 29640.

A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.

The family is at the home.

Dillard Funeral Home
Pickens, SC