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Ella Lawrence Obituary

Ella Mae McKee Lawrence

Ella Mae McKee Lawrence

Shreveport, LA - On April 27, 1924 Lucile and Walton McKee welcomed their daughter Ella Mae into their home on Oneonta Street in Shreveport. She graduated from South Highlands Elementary School, C. E. Byrd High School and Louisiana State University, where she was active in Chi Omega. She worked in the oil and gas industry in Shreveport, Dallas, and Houston. While living in Dallas, she married Dr. Thomas J. "Jack" Lawrence and moved back to Oneonta Street. Following Jack's death, she moved to Houston, and then in 1982 returned to her childhood home to care for her parents, and continued living on Oneonta Street until her death on November 12, 2013. She was active in the Centenary Muses, the Sequela Study Club, the Women's Department Club, and was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church. She reflected beauty in all its forms, in exquisite gardening, impeccable dress, a gracious home, and most of all, in her generosity of spirit and deep friendships. In addition to her parents and husband, she was pre-deceased by her brother, John McKee. She is survived by her nieces and their husbands, Mary and Billy Martin, Anne McKee and Mark Hulsether, Lucia and Matt Kremzar, and Jennifer and Mike Owens; 7 grand-nieces and nephews; one great grand-niece, and a host of loyal friends. The family is deeply grateful for the many friends, neighbors, and caregivers who have helped make Ella Mae's life so rich and full of joy.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 on Friday, November 15 at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Ave. A memorial service will begin at 3:00 Saturday November 16, in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 900 Jordan Street, with Revs. Chris Currie and Rhodes Stipp officiating. Her nephews and grand-nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Published by Shreveport Times from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2013.
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Ella Mae was one of the kindest, gentlest and sweetest-natured ladies I have had the privilege of meeting. She had an unforgettable sense of humour, too. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to travel with her on several occasions and I send you deepest sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful soul.

Nigel McGilchrist

November 15, 2013

Mary, Billy and entire family: we were so saddened to hear of Ms. Ella Mae's death, but rejoice with you in her going home to be with the Lord. If we can do anything for you just let us know. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers!!!!

David and Susan Ewing

November 14, 2013

Just last Thursday morning my mother and I went by her house for a visit because Ella had asked us too. I took some beautiful pictures of Ella and my mother (Ann Garrett, co-workers at Crystal Oil) sitting out in her sun room sharing some laughs! Mother and I are grateful for having her in our lives and saddened to know she will no longer be on Oneonta Street. BTW, she gloated over her nieces as was her custom....

MonaLisa Garrett

November 14, 2013

Dear Ella Mae, how much we enjoyed your presence in our life. Your friendship was a cherished gift.Jasmine M. Field

November 14, 2013

Our Dear Ella friend has earned her wings and flown away to Jesus and Heaven is today more sweeter and more heavenly because this precious treasure is there. Jasmine M. Field

November 14, 2013

How ironic that I thought of Ella Mae this past week! She was a hoot and a delight to be around. We travelled to Italy many years ago and she helped make the trip so enjoyable. My sympathies to her family and friends.

nona dailey

November 14, 2013

There was no sweeter spirit in this world than Ella Mae. She was important to so many friends and family and to The Muses who were able to count on her until the very end. She made deviled eggs for workers at the Sept. book bazaar and was adamant about getting back her nifty egg carrier so she could do it again. Gary dutifully returned it and they had a great visit about family. We will both miss her.

Marilyn Joiner

November 14, 2013

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