Shirley A. Lawrence, 91, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on Sun., August 6, 2023 at her home, under the care of Chapters Hospice as well as the loving care of her oldest granddaughter, MaryJo Hall. A native of Pontiac, MI, she was born Sept. 7, 1931 to Harold and Hazel (Thomas) Spencer, one of six children. Shirley moved to Citrus County in 1970 from the Milford, MI area, and was a retired bookkeeper in the construction industry. She was a faithful and devoted member of Red Level Baptist Church, Red Level, FL and loved sewing and crocheting. In her younger years, she would donate her handmade clothing to those less fortunate than herself; particularly The Family Resource Center in Hernando, FL. She also loved crocheting lap blankets, afghans, and hats and donating them to local hospice organizations. Shirley was also a devoted volunteer at Seven Rivers Hospital and The Citrus Pregnancy Center. Her perfect day would revolve around being with her family. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Lawrence; great grandson Austin Smith; daughter-in-law Gail Lawrence; son John C. Lawrence and daughter Linda Garrett-Smith. She is survived by two brothers, Dick and Roger, and three sisters, Margie, Betty and Sue; daughter Mary Karol, Crystal River, FL; son Ken Lawrence and wife Patty of Tennessee; daughter Kathi Priest and husband A.D., Red Level, FL and son Daniel Lawrence of Tennessee, as well as 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Fri., Aug. 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL, where a Celebration of Life will commence at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Chris Priest, Shirley’s grandson, of Farmdale Baptist Church, Sylvania, GA officiating. Interment will follow at Fountains Memorial Park in Homosassa at 12:15 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Shirley’s family requests that memorial contributions be made to Chapters Hospice or Red Level Baptist Church. www.wilderfuneral.com
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