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Shelbyville, Tennessee
Samantha Mary Rochelle Lanier, aka “Boo”, aka “Sista”, aka “Coach Sam”, was born August 27, 1976. She departed this earthly realm on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in the comfort of her home in Smyrna, TN.
She graduated from Unionville High School in 1994.
She was preceded in death by her son, Endsley Lanier-Smith; granny, Alline Mary Lanier; grandad, Endsley Donald “Duck” Lanier; loving companion, Donnell Valentine, Sr.; and step-father, Wayne Daniels.
Samantha is lovingly remembered by her kids, DaKari Lanier and Donnell (DJ) Valentine, Jr; her mom, Janet Lanier; siblings, Kenneth (Meagan) Daniels, Kadella Daniels and David (Kaitlynn) Daniels; niece and nephews, Adrianna, Kenneth (KD) Jr., and David Jr; her uncles, Donald Lanier, Andrew (Sylvia) Lanier and Steven Lanier; cousins, Ashley (David) Robinson, Steven (Sharon) Lanier, Lavetta Lanier, Sabreyah and Tavreyah Johnson, Jasper and Chloe.
She was loved by many friend, cousins, family and her basketball team.
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