Betty Lawson

Betty Lawson obituary, Richmond, VA

Betty Lawson

Betty Lawson Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 16, 2009.
LAWSON, Betty Jane, 65, Sandston, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Doswell L. Lawson; five children, Deanna Lawson, Roy C. Lawson, Brian L. Lawson, Christopher A. Smith (Cristie), and Roy A. Smith; mother-in-law, Lucy E. Richie; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Betty enjoyed fishing and playing card games with family and friends. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va., where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston.



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March 6, 2010

i used to work with betty at food lion in new kent va she loved my little bo michael she used to give him free cookie from the deli. i miss betty so much. betty i will see you when it is my time to come home i will miss you dearly

Mary & John Peace

December 21, 2009

Doswell and Family
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Betty while we were away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless and keep you in his loving arms as you go through your time of need.
Love and Prayers

December 18, 2009

Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Family During This Time Of Sorrow.

Deepest Sympathy,
Eugene Snow and Family

June Johnson

December 17, 2009

From the employees at Food Lion that worked with Betty, at the New Kent Store. She will be miss. She always made everyone laugh.

Javonna Tyler

December 17, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. I'm really gonna miss from talking with her at her mailbox. If there is anything that you all need please let me know. (Maillady)

Priscilla Smith

December 17, 2009

My mother-in-law,grandma,and great grandma. Samantha, Josiah, and Jaelyn(Ju-Ju). We will miss you so much. I will never forget the smile on your face and the emotions that you had when you first held Jaelyn, your first Great Grandchild.I am so greatful that we all had the chance to share those moments together.Deanna, I love you as if you are my own child, Samantha and I will hold you every step of the way.Papa Doswell, I am so sorry for your loss and please know that the memory of you and Grandma Betty with the little fishing pole and life vest for "Scooter" when you took her fishing.We will miss her so much!

Leroy Grissom

December 16, 2009

Deanna we at Taco Bell are sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a sweet loving person. We love you . We are here for you.

December 16, 2009

We have known Betty since her boys Roy an Chris were born. We haven't had the chance to see her in along time.Remember the nights around the kitchen table playing rummy. She loved it. Camping and fishing trips when the boys were little. Wish we had the chance to say goodbye.We know she is in Gods hands. She was special.With sympathy.George[Boogie]&Janice Seal

Dollie Walden

December 16, 2009

Deanna and Family - I was shocked and deeply saddened to read of the death of your mother in today's paper. Buster and I want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your Dad and brothers. She was a sweet and wonderful person. If there is anything we can do, please give us a call.

Moe & Faye Moore

December 16, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. I, (Faye) enjoyed our little backyard fence visits.I didn't know her long but really did like her very much. She was a great lady. We will miss her.

Moe & Faye

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