Myrtle J. Lawson

1941 - 2018

BORN

1941

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.

7400 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, District of Columbia

Myrtle Lawson Obituary

Published by Owens Funeral Services on Jan. 30, 2018.

Myrtle was born on July 29, 1941 and passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Myrtle was a resident of Virginia at the time of passing.

Myrtle J. Lawson - Jul 29, 1941 - Jan 27, 2018 Owens Funeral Service.

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February 21, 2018

Student

Claudette John

Blessed are those who die in the LORD. You have gone from labor to reward. Gone but never forgotten.

Claudette John
&
Family

February 15, 2018

Anne Brown

Sympathy and condolences to the family.
I Truly loved and respected "Big Sister Myrtle "
She was a a strong woman who loved children dearly. A college classmate DC Teachers College (UDC) and sorority sister - Kappa Alpha Chapter who always enjoyed being around her.
Will miss her greatly.

February 14, 2018

Bessie Crosson

Myrtle was a joy serving on the Hilltop reunion committee, securing the lot at Rock Creek Park for years, I will miss her untiring spirit like no other, my sincere sympathy for your loss.

February 13, 2018

Mr &Mrs Edward S. Gordon

Our deepest condolences to the Lawson family, and may the Love and Grace of God comfort you. Our prayers and love are with you.

February 13, 2018

Anne Brown

Sympathy and condolences to the family.
I Truly loved and respected "Big Sister Myrtle "
She was a a strong woman who loved children dearly. A college classmate DC Teachers College (UDC) and sorority sister - Kappa Alpha Chapter who always enjoyed being around her.
Will miss her greatly.

February 12, 2018

Hi this is Susan White a former waitress at The Hitching Post I am so sorry for your loss I pray that your family is covered by Gods peace in the days to come.
Susan White and family

February 10, 2018

The world has lost a giant who always fostered education, love and joy with who she touched. My dear friend for life. We will share the good times again.

Respectfully,
Bobby Johnson

February 10, 2018

Felicia Archer

Our deepest condolences to the Lawson family. We will miss her in the neighborhood. My kids thank you for all the books that you passed along to them and they will continue to enjoy them. May you Rest In Peace. With love, the Archer family.

February 9, 2018

Edna and Ernest King

Eugene, Erik and Maria Lawson and Mary Belton May the Love and Grace of God comfort you. To God Be The Glory!

February 5, 2018

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

February 5, 2018

HD Grymes

Absent from the body, present with the LORD! This is the promise to those who love the LORD! We will see Myrtle again in that great getting up Morning!!

February 5, 2018

Jean Lawson

Eugene, Erik and Maria, there is a tear in my heart with the loss of my dear friend. But I also rejoice with you knowing that your wife, mother and grandmother is resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father. We have lost a strong role model but she has left a legacy for all of us to remember. My prayers and love are with you. Love you all!

February 5, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

February 5, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family . May God bless you and give you peace in your time of grief . Psalms 147 : 3 .

February 5, 2018

Friend

Percy Virgil

My condolences to the family for your loss, we know that grief can be very difficult, but your special memories will help you cope, remembering you and your loved one will comfort you, but most of all, the GOD of all comfort will give you the strength you need to sustain you. 1Peter 5:6,7

February 4, 2018

My condolences is with the family during this time of sorrow.
Love the Hairston family

February 4, 2018

Shirley Mundle

Family you have my sincere condolences. She was my dear friend for almost 41 years. We loved to chat on the phone.

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