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Ernestine Lawson Obituary

Ernestine "Stine" Lawson, age 89, entered peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Affectionately known to family and friends as "Stine", she was a faithful member of White Chapel Baptist Church for over 30 years. Ernestine was active in several church ministries, which included Bible School and Sunday School to just name a few. She was also the church treasurer for many years. Loving mother of Barbara (John) Davis, Irma Fay (Elvin) Pate, Dorothy Lawson, Linda Lawson, Rev. David (JoAnn) Lawson, Sr., and the late Kie Lawson, Nick Lawson and Ivory Lawson. She was also instrumental in the rearing of her 3 grandchildren Danielle (Darrell) Hunter, Deirdre (Jamiras) Trosclair, and Dana Lawson. Grandmother of the late Adrian and Michael Lawson. Daughter of the late Clarence Lawson and Cordelia Lawson. Stepdaughter of Ethel Lawson of Jackson, MS. Sister of the late Ernest (Eva) Lawson. Ernestine is also survived by her close friends Ramona, Betty, and Margaret, 55 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members, of White Chapel Baptist Church, Israel Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Marrero Community Center invited to attend the Funeral Service at Israel Baptist Church, 1612 Esther St. Harvey, LA on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Johnny McKinnies, host pastor; Pastor John H. Mason, Sr., officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Evening Star Cemetery-Harvey, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WIL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 30 to Aug. 1, 2020.

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Shelly Tigler

August 1, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jerrel Ott

August 1, 2020

My best friend

Lois, Yonnie Walker & Bj Stovall

August 1, 2020

Brant, I extend my heartfelt and sincere condolences to you and your family, during this difficult time. I pray to the Lord our God that He bless you all, guide you all, and comfort you all, in Jesus' name.

Shirley Wilfred

August 1, 2020

Dear Ernestine when you entered this world you made the world a BETTER place. When your journey here came to an end you entered into your Saviors arms saying a JOB well Done welcome home..

Constance Jackson (Niecy)

July 31, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Anita Jones-Southall

July 31, 2020

Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal

Betty Johnson

July 31, 2020

You are gone my dear friend but you are not forgotten love you your dear friend Betty Johnson love and miss you

Belinda Chess

July 31, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Gloria Payne

July 30, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Carl & Dora W Custard

July 30, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Deacon William "Billy" & Irene Burras

July 30, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Larry & Lula Hart

July 30, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Irma Y. Hunter and Family

July 30, 2020

In loving memory of Stine who was truly a wonderful person. She will be missed by many, but never will she be forgotten.

Mondelet LeBlanc

July 30, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Sherre Roy

July 30, 2020

Mrs Lawson was a beautiful soul I'm going to miss her I know she is resting in gods arms until we meet again

Brenda Allen

July 30, 2020

I send my condolences to the family. I knew Miss Ernestine when I was growing up on Pailet Street in Harvey. I knew Barbara, Irma and Ivory. Although I moved to California after high school I have never ceased to remember the families and friends that I grew up with and attended Elm Grove or L.W. Higgins with. My mother, Miss Irene Allen passed in 2016 so I grieve with the family for the loss of such a precious one that we all have been blessed to call Mother. We will never forget nor stop missing them. God has many saints to keep Him company and now Miss Ernestine has taken her rightful place at His table. Her job has been well done. Be encouraged. Safi Wright formerly, Brenda Allen

Bobby-Ray GUILLORY.

July 29, 2020

I am sadden to hear about Miss ERNESTINE departure from this earth to her Heavenly Home with the LORD. GOD Bless the Family of Miss Ernestine with Grace and Mercy during this time of grief.

Janet Benjamin Fluker (HRC)

July 29, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 29, 2020

Praying that God will bless comfort and strengthen you and the family. Know that we love y'all and will continue to pray.

Love Nettie, Melvin and Brandi

Joycelyn Temple

July 29, 2020

She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart she will be deeply missed

Josephine Curtis

July 29, 2020

Sorry for your loss

Reginald Jenkins

July 29, 2020

To the Lawson family I have been knowing mrs Ernestine all my life life well live you are in my prayers

Patrice Henderson

July 29, 2020

Who can find a Virtuous Women? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 Our Prayers are with you Lawson & Family.

Mr. Isaiah &Gussie Jenkins,Patrick & Tammy Jenkins, Shean& Pharalynn Brown,Patrice&Darrell Henderson, Patrick & Phylliss Wright, & Grandchildren.

Larry & Lisa Henry

July 29, 2020

May the love of God comfort and strengthen the family, love y'all

Lois Nelson Walker & Family

July 29, 2020

Matt 25:21 "Well done, thou good and faithful servant:.." I extend my sincere condolences to Mr and Mrs Elvin Pate, and family; during their time of bereavement. I pray that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless and comfort you all.

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