Marguerite Russ Lawrence

1917 - 2008

Marguerite Russ (Margie) Lawrence, 90, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008, at her home in Denver, Colo. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. George E. Lawrence. She is survived by a daughter, Carol McKinley and husband, David, of Denver; and three sons, George Lawrence Jr. and wife, Susanne, of Arlington, Va., Frank Lawrence and wife, Alison, of Denver, and Johnny Lawrence and wife, Dawn, of Syndorsville, Va. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Amy McKinley, John McKinley, Whitney Lawrence, Russ Lawrence, John Lawrence, Katie Sullivan, and Cole Lawrence; and two greatgrandchildren, Jack and Malcolm Thompson. Margie was born in Norfolk, Va., on December 8, 1917. Her parents were Flossie Powell and John Russ. She graduated from Farmville State Teachers' College, and taught school in Norfolk until she married George on December 27, 1941. After several moves during George's military service and veterinary school, Margie and George settled in Rocky Mount, Va., in 1950. They retired to Smith Mountain Lake in 1983. Margie moved to Denver after George's death in 1997. Margie's passions were family, her faith, her friends, and playing bridge. She also loved traveling with her family, especially in the Caribbean. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville, Va. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond, Inc., 612 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, Va. 23219.