She was born May 13, 1921 in Wellsburg,IA the daughter of Earl and Gertrude Gerdes Neessen. She married Robert Hugh Lawson Aug. 10, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Hugh Lawson.
Lois received her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Iowa State University where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Chapter FU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and was a volunteer at the Illinois Presbyterian Home.
She is survived by her son David Robert Lawson of St. Louis; daughter, Kristin Lawson Rhodes of Jackson, MS.; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday May 11, 2012 in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Rev.Julie Wells-Blythe officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Springfield Parks Foundation, 2500 S. 11th St. Springfield, IL. 62703.
Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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