Kathy was born on September 04, 1945 in Lamont, MS to Henry and Estelle Barr. Kathy grew up in Greenville, MS, later moving to Clinton, MS where she raised her two loving daughters, Paula May and Tanya Ferguson. On December 26, 2007, she married Benjamin “Benny” Lawrence and moved to West Monroe, LA where she lived until her passing.
Kathy retired from the Mississippi Employment Security Commission. She was active in church, the Make A Wish Foundation, and the North Jackson Exchange Club. She loved crafting and gardening. She was also an avid music lover and enjoyed listening to all formats of music, but she especially loved listening to Elvis Presley. She was a very passionate caregiver and often volunteered her time to help others in need. Kathy and her husband Benny took joy in dressing up together and delivering Christmas presents to disadvantaged neighborhood children, giving to others before themselves. Her family also recalls her unmistakable honesty.
Kathy was survived by her husband Benny Lawrence and her beloved puppy-dog Mink, daughters Paula May (Bobby) and Tanya Ferguson (Van), grandchildren Robin Levi (Josh) and Trey Ferguson (Ashleigh), along with five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Lakewood Funeral Home at 6011Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS 39209 with visitation starting at 12 noon and services to follow at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make a donation in her name to the American Cancer Society.
