Carol Margaret Lane, 97, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Lawrence B. Lane, Sr.  She is survived by her seven devoted children: Mary Kay Lane, Beth Banton (Barry), Lawrence B. Lane, Jr. (Dusty), Patty Lumpkin, Greg Lane, Vera Lane and Chris Lane.  Carol was predeceased by her much-loved son-in-law, Frank F. Lumpkin, Sr. She adored her six grandchildren: J. Christopher Banton, Sr., Cori Harris (Tommy), Frank “Fletcher” Lumpkin Jr. (Giovanna), Maggie Lumpkin, Tori Lane and McKenna Lane.  She was also blessed with eight great grandchildren: Jaylan, Laney, Christopher, Sawyer, Holden, Tilly, Darby and Frankie.  Carol was born on December 16, 1928, in the Bronx, and grew up in Syracuse, where she met Larry Lane who forever changed her life. The couple married on June 5, 1954, subsequently relocating southward over the following years. In 1962, they arrived in Richmond, where they continued to expand their growing family.

 

 

Carol was a woman of strong faith.  She and husband, Larry, were founding members of St. Mary’s Church.  She built many lasting relationships through the church and in her community that lasted throughout her life.  Carol was an expert seamstress and bowled competitively throughout the state until the age of 70.  She was also an avid reader and skilled bridge player up until a few weeks before her death. Being an only child, Carol loved being surrounded by her large family and was the happiest when the house was filled with family and friends. Carol was the epitome of strength and grace in some of life’s most challenging situations; she had a heart and soul in the shape of unbelievable kindness. Carol spent her final years at St. Mary’s Woods Retirement Community which became her home. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the staff at St. Mary’s Woods for their compassionate care, support and dedication.  The family also wishes to thank Dr. Joe Mehfoud and At Home Care Hospice for their invaluable support to the family.  

 

The family will receive friends at 11:30am on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd., Henrico, with a Mass of the Christian Burial to follow at 12:30pm.  A Celebration of Life reception will then be held in the Upper Commons of the church following the Funeral Mass.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Activities Department at St. Mary’s Woods Retirement Community (1257 Marywood Lane, Henrico, 23229) or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.