Katie V. Lawson, 92, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Born May 2, 1926 in Russellville, AL. Daughter of Walter and Dolly Ann (Wilder) Lovett. United in marriage to Rufus O. Lawson on December 8, 1942. He predeceased her on January 16, 1989. Member of 20th Street Missionary Baptist Church. Employed as a packer at Testor Corporation for 37 years. Found enjoyment in going to church and playing Bingo.
Survived by her daughter, Ann (Terry Shikenjanski) Lawson; grandchildren, Danessa (fiancé Tim) Swafford, Becky (Brad Bloom) Lawson, Bonnie Lawson, Roy Lawson Jr; great-grandchildren, Dustin Smith, Cody Smith, Brandon Swafford, Kayla Lawson, Ashley Cartwright, Shawn Lapp, Shannon Lapp; great-great-grandchildren, Tre Dismuke, Tay Dismuke, Blake Smith, Becca Smith, Nolan Stone. Predeceased by her parents; spouse, Rufus; sons, Roy and Kenneth; granddaughter, Barbara Welch; sister, Callie Thornton; brothers, Vester Lovett and Fred Zills.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 20 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney. Visitation at 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial following in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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