Services for Rita Annette Kirby Lawrence, 78, of Lewisville, are scheduled for 2 pm Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Kyle White officiating. Interment will be in Haven of Memories.
Mrs. Lawrence passed away October 14, 2020 in Flower Mound. She was born March 12, 1942 in Grand Saline to Isaac Clinton and Jeffie Inez Burke Kirby.
Annette was a member of the West Main Church of Christ in Lewisville. She grew up in Grand Saline. Annette was the Van Zandt County Queen in 1960. She was the first ever Salt Festival Queen in 1960 and had the honor of being the Grand Marshall and crown the new queen for the 50th Salt Festival. Annette married Tommy Lawrence on March 31, 1961. She owned Annette's Beauty Shop and then worked for Jo-Dan's Salon. She enjoyed bowling and traveling. Her greatest joy was her family and grandchildren. Annette was very well loved and thought of.
Mrs. Lawrence is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Jeffie Kirby, and two infant sisters. Annette is survived by her husband, Tommy Lawrence of Lewisville; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Tommy Blalock of Savanna, GA; two grandchildren: Hailee and Hueston Blalock; sister, Kathi and Rex White; and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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