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Myrtle Lawson Obituary
Myrtle Louise Lawson, 79, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home, with Pastor Jimmy Parm officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.higginsfunerals.com.
Higgins Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
31
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Higgins Funeral Home
6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
31
Funeral service
7:00 p.m.
Higgins Funeral Home
6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
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Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery
209 Smyrna Rd, Ocoee, TN 37361
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Higgins Funeral Home of BentonOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.