Lanelle Sanders Hearn, accomplished artist

Lanelle Sanders Hearn of Lewes passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Brandywine Living at Longwood in Kennett Square, Pa.

She was born Feb. 14, 1933, in Austin, Texas. Lanelle spent most of her adult life as a resident of Delaware.

Lanelle was an accomplished artist and was well-known for her stained-glass creations. She displayed her works at many art shows and was commissioned for many custom pieces, as well as managed several art shops throughout the years. Before her retirement, she could often be found greeting customers at her family business, Hearn’s Restaurant, where she was a part-time bookkeeper and hostess. Lanelle had a lifelong passion for serving her church and community. She taught preschool children at Bethel United Methodist Church, where she was also known for the restoration of their stained-glass windows and served in many volunteer positions over the years.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert C. Hearn; and her sister Sue Stanert. Lanelle is survived by her four children, Dale Hearn (Carrie), Bob Hearn (Vickey), Susan Hutchison (Harold) and David Hearn (Susan); along with nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Lanelle’s memory to Bethel Christian Preschool, 129 W. 4th St., Lewes, DE 19958.

Visit Lanelle’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.