"I fought a good fight; I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteousness judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that loves his appearing." II Timothy 4: 7&8

Ms. Alana Crystal Grammer affectionately known as "Lana", was called home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1979 to Edith and William Grammer. She was anchored in the Lord and was loved by family and friends.

Alana accepted Christ at a very early age and became a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Alana attended Prince George County S chool, but graduated from Petersburg High School, and excelled in basketball on the varsity team. She was well-known for her love of basketball and sneakers.

She was a dedicated employee at Brenco (Amsted Rail) for 17 years. Alana was a loving, warm, and kind person who loved and enjoyed spending time with her family. Alana enjoyed shopping, going to get her hair done every Thursday, and most importantly scratch-offs.

Alana will forever live in the hearts of her family and friends. "Rest in his loving arms until we meet again."

Alana was preceded in death by her grandparents, Madison and Sarah Jones; f ather, William Grammer;  and sister, Victoria Jones.

She leaves to cherish her wonderful loving memories: two sons, Torrez and Dreshaun Walker and daughter, Lanaysia Briggs all of Hopewell, VA; her mother, Edith Grammer of Prince George, VA; three brothers, Reginald Jones (Melissa), Antione Grammer of Hopewell, VA, and William Grammer III all of Hopewell, VA; three sisters, Angela Boykin (Christopher) and Carolyn Price (Carl) both of Prince George, VA, and Tina (David) Banks of Charles City, VA; great nephew, Elijah Perry (Brittany Jones) of Chester, VA; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 20, 2025, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 19121 Brandon Road, Spring Grove, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Elliott, Jr., Pastor and Pastor John Jenkins III, eulogist. The interment to follow in the church cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.