Mrs. Elva Louise Lawrence, 79, of Joplin, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Landmark Hospital, after years of declining health.
Elva entered this life on July 28, 1935, in Joplin, Missouri, one of nine children born to the late Raymond and Myrtle Mae (Kenney) England. She was a lifelong resident of Joplin. On August 25, 1951, in Joplin, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Gerald R. “Rube” Lawrence and to this union four daughters and one son were born. Besides being a devoted homemaker, she also worked for several years at the former Oak Hill Hospital as a purchasing agent and later drove a school bus for the Joplin School District. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and visiting on the phone. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald Lawrence on June 12, 1979; an infant daughter, Terri Lynn Lawrence; and six siblings.
Elva is survived by three daughters, Sharon Babb and husband, Larry, of Carl Junction, Deborah Muir of Kansas City and Brenda McCollum and husband, Wayne, of Joplin, Missouri; a son, Jerry Lawrence and wife, Sherry, of Joplin; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Stephens of Oronogo and Lucille Pogue of Neosho; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2014, at Osborne Memorial Cemetery in Joplin with Pastor Bobby Copper officiating. Friends may pay their respects on Tuesday afternoon from 12-7:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.thornhilldillon.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.
GRAVESIDE
Wednesday October 22, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at Osborne Cemetery
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VIEWING
Tuesday October 21, 2014, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary
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