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BORN
1937
DIED
2018
Elaine Lawson Obituary
A million times
I needed you.
A million times
I cried.
If love could
have saved you,
You never would
have died.
In life, I loved
you dearly
In death,
I love you still.
In my heart,
You hold a place
No one could ever heal.
It broke my heart
To lose you,
But you didn't go alone,
A part of me went with
You the day God
Called you home.
Elaine had two daughters: Linda and Joanne; four sons, predeceased Bobby; Glenn, Vance, Jesse; nine grandchildren: Nicole and Rio; Danielle, Katelynn, Lindsay, and Jack; Glenn Jr., Justin, and Mason; many great grandchildren; and one great great grandson, Eli. She had other family members that stood by her side, Teto, Kalynn, Kendra, Vicky, Wendy, and Tall Jonah. Elaine had one sister, Ruth; a life-long friend, Bertha; and her canasta girls from Edgemere Senior Center.
Elaine retired from the Army on 4-1-1994 with many awards. Her last meal was her favorite, chocolate ice cream, her last words ("I love you too") to Savannah Chapa, her great granddaughter.
Elaine selflessly donated her body to the Anatomy Board.
This obituary was originally published in the Dundalk Eagle.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Lawson
3 Entries
February 3, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Death is something we're never prepared for, but happy memories and scriptures from the Bible will comfort loved ones. May the family have peace and strength during this time.
Ellen
January 31, 2018
My condolences to the family. May The God who binds up the broken hearted and comforts all who mourn be with your family during this most difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1, 2
David Barcikowski Sr
January 27, 2018
My sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to the Lawson and Pettie families. I hope that all the good times spent with your mom and grandmom will stay strong in your memories and that you all know she is breathing easy now!!!
Sincerely,
David Barcikowski Sr
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