Myrtle L. Lawson

Myrtle L. Lawson

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Mar

31

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Higgins Funeral Home

6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307

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Mar

31

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Higgins Funeral Home

6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307

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Apr

1

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery

209 Smyrna Rd, Ocoee, TN 37361

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Myrtle Lawson Obituary

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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

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Mar

31

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Higgins Funeral Home

6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

1

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery

209 Smyrna Rd, Ocoee, TN 37361

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Services provided by

Higgins Funeral Home of Benton

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.