Dorothy Gladden Lawton

Dorothy Lawton Obituary

Dorothy Gladden Lawton, 90, of Roanoke, Va., died Saturday, November 14, 2009. She was born October 11, 1919 in Roanoke, daughter of the late Wardell H. Halsey and Ethel Gladden Halsey. She retired from St. Andrew's Catholic Church as a maid. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gaylord and Adele Lawton, of Salem; beloved daughter, Virginia M. Brown and husband, Harold, and their children, Breeanna and Alissa, all of Richmond, Texas; honorary grandchildren, Leland and Synta Keeling; devoted friend, Shirley Casey, of Roanoke and her precious dogs, Mister Wee, Snickers and Josie. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Matthew Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made in Dorothy's name to Meals on Wheels, 706 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 15 to Nov. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Lawton

13 Entries

Vic Butler

November 20, 2009

Dear Dorthy,

I know you will read this soon and know that I am sorry I will not be there to hug you and say goodbye. As the tears leave my eye's know they are not because you passed but because we will not be able to see you live again like only you could. You have touched so many lives in so many ways I regret I could not always be there to see how you did but in journeys I will never forget and pass upon to others the things that you passed upon to me........

carloyn lawton

November 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

LUCY & JIMMY HARPER

November 18, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ruth,Stewart Hilton

November 18, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

November 18, 2009

Dear Virginia and family,
I knew Dorothy for many years and she never changed. Always ready to speak her mind, but had a smile and kind words also. She was one of a kind and she will be missed by all that knew her. Gone but never forgotten.
God's grace and mercy be with you always.

Sharon Shepherd-Williams and son Steven

Monica Johnson

November 18, 2009

Gaylord and Adele I am sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you and your family.

Monica Johnson, Carilion Clinic

D. Birkes

November 17, 2009

Aunt Dorthy will be missed my prayers go out to my family at this diffcult time.

Vicki Butler

November 17, 2009

Dorothy was a shining light wherever she went. My boys (Adam and Victor) will always remember Dorothy for speaking her mind and caring enough to always ask about them. Now heaven has another reason to shine. Dorothy's spirit is there!

Zonnie Stewart

November 16, 2009

Dorothy was a kind and loving friend and helpful to others, she helped me reunite with my brother Fred Chalton, and Dorothy you will be missed. Dorothy was such a fun loving person that always kelp a smile on your face.
much love Zonnie Stewart

Dr. Lucille Lawton

November 16, 2009

Dear Gaylord,

Aunt Dorothy was a lovely lady and we all loved her so much. She will forever be in our hearts and minds, for the many wonderful memories she shared with us in growing up. Heaven has a predious star. God will continue to walk with you and we are praying for you in this time of sorrow. God bless you and Adel.

November 15, 2009

Dorothy was so loving to us both when Betsy was at Springtree! She is walking with Jesus now!! Halelluia! She was one in a million. We will miss her but know she is where her heart wanted to be. Our love and prayers are lifting you all up.

Love Phil & Betsy McDermott

Denise Sweeney

November 15, 2009

Dear Adela and Gaylord, (two of my favorite people). There was one thing that was clear, and that is that Dorothy was loved. And what a card she was! Always ready to make me laugh. And Adela, I can hear her now say "daughter"....and ask for your help, which you were always ready to give. She will be missed. Love to you both, Denise

November 15, 2009

How blessed we all are to have known Dorothy! My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Christi (OT from Springtree)

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