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Lillian Lawson Obituary

Lillian Lawson

Memphis, TN

Lillian Lawson, 95, passed peacefully at her home on August 9, 2017. She leaves to mourn her passing, her children: Mildred Armstead, Evelyn McMullen (John), Howard Lawson, Jr., Jacquelyn DeSadier; daughter-in-law, Anne Lawson; sister, Annie Campbell; brother, John Stallworth; sister-in-law, Queen Stallworth; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of other family members.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lawson, Sr. and her son, Edgar Lawson.

Visitation will be begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 18, with funeral service at 12 noon at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, 5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116.

Published by The Commercial Appeal from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2017.
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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5494 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN

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M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel

5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN

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5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116

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