Erie, Pennsylvania
Ada Lawrence passed away in Erie, Pennsylvania. Funeral Home Services for Ada are being provided by Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Downtown - Erie. The obituary was featured in Erie Times-News on March 10, 2014.
Such a gracious and cultured lady! I learned so much about the history of Erie from Ada, and so admired her- what a loss for all of us
Sarah Thompson
March 17, 2014 | Edinboro, PA
Ada was a amazing lady she will be greatly missed by many she is with the Lord now but we will meet again
Beverly Fisher
March 13, 2014 | Erie, PA
Ada was in a Qi Gong class at Sunrise the last couple of years and I greatly enjoyed her being part of the class that I taught.. She was a woman of dignity and always a pleasure to be around. I will miss her.
Kathy Wayman
March 12, 2014 | Erie, PA
I met Ms Lawrence in the 1980s during our time as members of the Democratic Women's Organization. She was such a refined, dignified and gentle spirit! She leaves a legacy to the Erie Community!
Lyn Twillie-Darby
March 12, 2014 | Erie, PA
I remember your time at Tech High School Room 118. Still miss your stories. Thanks for your help.
Raymond Heck
March 12, 2014 | Erie, PA
In memory of a piece of our Erie history. A beautiful woman full of grace and dignity. Soft spoken with a big kind heart. Thank you for being the 1st and opening a lot of doors.
Gwen Cooley
March 11, 2014 | Erie, PA
Ms Lawrence will be missed. Walking and talking with her on the bayfront walkway will be one of my fondest memories. Her elegance, strength,truth and beauty will live on in my heart. Thank you Ms Ada, God Bless.
Renee Horton
March 11, 2014 | Erie, PA
I owe a lot to Ada Lawrence. As a newcomer to Erie, her collection of historical material introduced me to the city, the stories of the African American experience in Erie, and some wonderful people, including the wonderful Johnny Johnson, keeper (and spreader) of the flame. Ada's own life has so much to teach us about life in general and certain aspects of African American history in particular, illustrating the many changes over the twentieth century. The dedication to community and...
Ellie Walsh
March 11, 2014 | Chicago, IL
We rejoice in the life of Ada Louise Lawrence as a founding member of Bayfront NATO Inc. aka Martin Luther King Center. Ada was a dedicated individual, scholastically dedicated to those she taught and/or mentored and an inspiration to all who met her.
James Sherrod
March 11, 2014 | Erie, PA