Esme R. Lawrence, 89, of Orlando, Florida passed away on May 25, 2013. She was born on August 17, 1923 in Manchester, Jamaica to the late Theophilus and Mathilda (Roach) Johnson. Esme was a nurse's aide who enjoyed baking, cooking, reading, sewing, knitting and exercising at the YMCA. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Beckford; sons, Everton, Carl, Calva and Edlon Foster; brothers, Vernal and Earl Johnson; sister, Millicent Davis; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, FL 34734. 407-293-1361. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.
