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Donna Lynn Lawrence age 52 entered eternal rest on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in New Orleans on February 21, 1973.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Katherlynn Hoffmiester Lawrence, her son Shane Jaime Lawrence, her grandparents, Vernon Lawrence, and Paulene Lawrence. Donna is survived by her two children, Abby Lynn Cerniglia and Charles Anthony Cerniglia; her father Eddie Russell Lawrence, two siblings, Richard Charles Lawrence (Deeda) and Jaime ann Baiamonte, also her two nieces and nephew, Emma Nicole Lawrence and Isabelle Lawrence, and Giovanni Russell Baiamonte. She also had several cousins and aunts.
Donna was a nurse for several years and then a stay-at-home mom. She was a devoted mother, sister, and daughter, she always made sure her kids didn't go without. She made sure her daddy was always taken care of too. She loved cats, 80's music, and crawfish. She will be missed by all her family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a service at Bagnell and Son Funeral Home, 75212 LA-437, Covington, LA 70435 on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with Visitation starting at 12:00 PM and the Service to follow at 2:00 PM.

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