Elizabeth Gayle McVean

April 15, 1942 - November 2, 2019
Elizabeth Gayle McVean

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Elizabeth Gayle McVean, 77, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Elizabeth was born on April 15, 1942 in High Point, North Carolina to George and Susie Lancaster.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband Ewan Dino McVean; son John C. Stanton Jr.

She is survived by her daughter Dawn Johnson; son Kent Stanton; grandchildren Callie Nicole Johnson-Hoynes ( Timothy Hoynes ), Kylea Paige Stanton, Braden Shea Stanton, Kenzie Grae Stanton; sister Frances Keith Earnhardt (Dr. James Earnhardt); brother Dr. James Lancaster (Camille Galarde Lancaster).

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Wilmington Funeral Chapel 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington NC 28403.

The family to receive guests after the celebration of life at the home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Please share memories and condolences with the family by clicking on the “Condolence” tab below.

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington NC 28403 910.791.9099.

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  • November 06, 2019
    Eva says:
    Our sincere regrets to the passing of Gayle. She and Dino were great friends and family and will never be forgotten. Love to the family. Eva and Alex Congleton

  • November 06, 2019
    Eloise says:
    My sincere condolences to the family of Gayle. Eloise Lanier and family

  • November 07, 2019
    Edna and Frank Scheibengraber says:
    Our sympathy to all of the family and friends of Elizabeth Gayle McVean.