Lannie Belle Webb was born on September 29, 1937 to Willie Webb and Lucy Crockelle Webb in Fayette County, Alabama. Her parents passed away at an early age leaving the care of her and her siblings to the beloved Aunt Channey Gandy of Eutaw, Alabama. Lannie attended Alabama public schools. She began her work career as a nanny, which would explain her fond love for children. She confessed Christ at an early age at the Collegeville Church of Christ under the leadership of Bro. Dale. She remained faithful in serving the Lord. She later became employed at the University of Alabama in Birmingham as a Lab Technician for over Thirty years until she retired. "Bea" never learned to drive, but she was known as a walking map and telephone book.
On November 12, 1956 she married the love of her life, Mr. Emanuel Mabry. To their union no biological children were born; however they became co-parents to Tarina and Jonathan Mabry. As well as being instrumental in raising and nurturing a vast majority of their nieces and nephews both near and far. They both supported the meaning of family growth and stability. Their legacy will be remembered by their strong faith in God, mature leadership, caring manner and humbleness towards others. Lannie Belle Mabry, affectingly known as "Bea" was preceeded in death by her parents, William and Lucy Webb; Aunt, Channey Gandy; Husband, Emanuel Mabry, Sister, Annie (Edward Sr.) Purdom; Brothers, Frank (Annie Ruth) Webb Sr. and Lewis (Lelia) Pippins Sr, . Sisters-in-law, Louise (James) Gurley, Geneva Houston, Willie Mae Jackson and Johnnie Mabry. Brothers-in-law, Walter ( Johnnie Ruth) Mabry Jr., Tyrone Mabry and Samuel Mabry. Lovingly cherishing her Memories are: Daughter, Tarina (Larry) Mabry-Orr; Son, Jonathan (Jerica) Mabry Sr.; "Baby-grands", Jeremiah Orr, Jonathan Mabry, Jr., Jakayla Mabry, and Jaylynn Mabry. Devoted In-Laws, Lamar Mabry, James (Mary Elizabeth) Mabry Sr, Arthur (Betty) Mabry, Charles (Ernestine) Mabry, Sr., Juanita (Phillip) Cooper and Denise Mabry. And an enormous group of nieces and nephews across the USA. Family Hour will be held Friday, October 28, 2016 from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Collegeville Church of Christ, 3301 - 32nd Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207 with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Smith & Gaston Southside directing.