Mrs. Lawing was born in McDowell County, to the late W. Flemming and Lizzie Mostiller.
Emma worked in textiles as a weaver most of her life.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband; Hoyle Dee Lawing, a son; Hoyle Lawing Jr, a brother; Floyd Morgan, and three sisters; Ethel Black, Clare Harris, and Melida Shirlen.
Mrs. Lawing is survived by a daughter; Reta and husband Carroll Dean Gardner of Marion, a brother; Gene W. Morgan of Marion, a sister; Gurthie Lizzie Hunter of Marion, a grandson; Wayne and wife Darlene Gardner of Marion, two great grandsons; Matthew and wife Stephanie Gardner, Joshua and wife Torrie Gardner, and a great great grandson; Wyatt Gardner.
The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday April 26th at Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion from 10am to 11am.
Funeral Services will be held at 11am Thursday April 26th at Kirksey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Greene officiating. Burial will follow at McDowell Memorial Park.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Lawing may be made to Care Partners Hospice McDowell.
Kirksey Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Lawing family with arrangements.
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