She was born February 8, 1934 in Sikeston, MO., to the late Daniel and Pearl Hedger Thurman.
On May 14, 1978 in Portageville, MO., she married Fred J. Lawson who preceded her in death.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Kerri Aldrich of Benton, MO.; one step daughter, Lana McAnulty of Sikeston, MO.; one sister, Jeanice Brown of Paragould, AR.; six grandchildren and eight and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Silman; one brother, Rubin Thurman; six sisters, Evaline Ritchey, Aline Rogers, Virgie Mae Holt, Ruby Imogene Cantrell, Peggy Hughes and Deannie Fern Thurman.
A service is scheduled for a later date.
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