Rita Lawson Obituary
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Rita is also survived by two sons: Chad (Julia) Lawson, Middletown, OH; Durbin C. (Crystal) Lawson, Piqua, OH; one brother: Bill (Rick Hayslett) Mohr, Port Charlotte, FL; six grandchildren: Cody, Desmond, Carlee, Alyson, Damian, Connor, and five great-grandchildren: Kaylin, Xavira, Kobeejo, Korbyn, Nora, and Special Bonus Children: Tony Lee, Piqua, OH; Joey Lucas, Huber Heights, OH; Casey Lawson, Piqua, OH, Stacey Lawson, Piqua, OH and Tracy Fosler, Piqua, OH.
Rita was a loyal and dedicated employee at Tri Mark in Piqua and Select-Arc in Ft. Loramie for 40+ years with Dale Stager. She loved to sunbath and spending time reading her bible. Rita especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren at their sporting events and spending time with her family.
The family would like to give much appreciation and thanks to Dale Stager for his loving support during this difficult time.
A time to honor Rita's life will be held on Saturday April 26,2025 from 1:00pm -2:00pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rita's name to Ohio's Hospice of Miami County at 3230 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, OH 45373.
Condolences may be expressed to the family of Rita online at www.melcher-sowers.com.
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