Rita Lanham
March 17, 1936 - December 12, 2024 (Age 88)
Rita “Pat” Ann Lanham, 88, of Cumberland, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Peace Healthcare at Lions Center.
Born March 17, 1936 in Ridgeley, WV, Ms. Lanham was the daughter of the late George Francis Erickson and Bernice Louise (Paugh) Erickson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul Lanham; her brother: Jared Thomas Clevenger; and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Pat graduated from Allegany High School Class of 1955 and retired from Allegany College of Maryland as head cook.
Pat is survived by her daughters: Tracy McGraw and husband Rick; and Paula Corbett and husband Wayne; her son: Erick Lanham and wife Dawn; her grandchildren: Ashley Sutphin and husband Tim; Logan Corbett and wife Crystal; Spencer Corbett; Whitney McGraw and husband Mike Nau; Jordan McGraw; Shane McGraw and girlfriend Leanna Lawler; Emily Frady and husband Jason; Sierra Lanham; and Jenna Lanham; as well as 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Per her request, she will be cremated and a private family service will be held. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.