Edna Lawson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2013.

Edna Altizer Lawson RAVEN, Va. Mrs. Edna Altizer Lawson, age 93, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in a Richlands, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born at Bearwallow, Va., and was the daughter of William Irby and Chloe Catherine Day Altizer. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Richlands, a member of the Elderberries; and was the past president of the Raven PTA and the Raven Home Demonstration Club. She was a Richlands High School Class of 1938 graduate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil C. Lawson Sr.; and one brother, Hubert Altizer. Survivors are two daughters, Wanda Lawson of Richlands and Donna Lawson Whittington of Raven; one son, Cecil C. "Scotty" Lawson and wife, Toni of Richlands; three brothers, Emory Altizer and wife, Lila of Cedar Bluff, Va., Landon Altizer and wife, Ineda of Shortts Gap, Va., and Harold Altizer and wife, Carol of Shortts Gap; three grandchildren, Amanda Pillion and husband, Todd of Abingdon, Whitney Belt and husband, Randy of Johnson City, Tenn., and Cecille Lawson and fiance, Josh Skeens of Abingdon; two step-grandchildren, Meagan Roberts and husband, Jeremy and Jennifer Harris and husband, David; and six great-grandchildren, Virginia Pillion, Teddy Pillion, Henry Pillion, George Pillion, Riley Belt, and Ryan Belt. Funeral services for Edna Lawson will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Larry Ramey officiating. Interment will follow at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Pallbearers will be: Todd Pillion, Randy Belt, Josh Skeens, Johnny Altizer, Doug Altizer, Danny Altizer, Keith Altizer, and Billy Altizer. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jim Rasnick, Jim Reynolds, and John Willis. Friends may call after 6 p.m, Tuesday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of the arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

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January 8, 2013

Sheriff Fred Newman

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Edna Lawson. If our Sheriff's Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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