[Funeral Program for Ethel L. Lawson, April 29, 2004] Page: 2 of 3
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Obituary
Ethel Lurene Lawson departed this life on Tuesday, April 20 2004
at 3:45 a.m. at the Paramount Rehab and Healthcare Center in San
Antonio Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter
Lawson and three sons, James Edwin, William and Charles Lawson.
The third of eleven children, Ethel was born to William and Lee
Anna Cook in Houston County, Texas on April 7 1906. She became a
Christian at a very early age and was an integral part of the church
from early childhood until she became disabled.
She married Walter Lawson in 1925, and nine children were born
to this union They moved to Kyle Texas in 1935 and both became
active members of Sledge Chapel Baptist Church She was a choir
member and soloist and was superintendent of the Sunday School
They moved to San Antonio Texas in 963 and joined Tried Stone
Baptist Church. They were active members there until Brother
Lawson's death Sister Lawson later moved her membership to Mt.
Zion First Baptist Church. She soon became disabled, but she contin-
ued to support her church. She was an outstanding bible scholar She
always enjoyed the visits and fellowship with Deacons Thomas and
Tennessee of Mt. Zion First Baptist. She often held them spellbound
with stories of her life with her husband and family, especially during
the great depression of the 1930's.
Sister Lawson had a great love of poetry. She gave numerous
recitals of the works of Paul Lawrence Dunbar including "When
Malindy Sang" and "De Party" She participated in many biblical skits
during her membership at Sledge Chapel She was the longest surviv-
ing member of Sledge Chapel
She is survived by six children, sons, John F Lawson of Los
Angeles, CA, Robert Lawson and wife Barbara of San Antonio, Roland
Lawson of San Antonio and daughters, Connie Brown and husband
Charlie, Anna Kinnard, Gwen Lorenz and husband William, all of San
Antonio and daughters-in-law, Ernestine of San Antonio and Mary
Jeanette of Denver, CO. She is also survived by two brothers, Richard
and Lee Norris of Dallas, TX and twenty-five grandchildren, twenty
great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren along with a
host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004. A
service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 29 2004 at Mt. Zion
First Baptist Church, 333 Martin Luther King Drive at the corner of
Hackberry Street, Rev. Kenneth A. Alien, Senior Pastor Internment will
follow at Meadowlawn Memorial Park and Crematory.
23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd;
shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul he leadeth me in the
path of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil for thou art with me; thy rod and
thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over
Surely goodness and mercy shal
follow me al the days of my life-
and will dwell in the house
of the Lord for ever
A Note to Grandma
Grandma,
Say hello to Uncle James, whose laughter never knew
but love as though we are best friends. Say hello to grandma
Cook who is a vague memory but one of my most precious.
Say hello to grandpa whose sweet quiet voice miss so much.
Say hello to my dad, who without you, would have never
known. Say hello to Uncle Charles, who always affectionately
called me "puddin" And most of all grandma, thank God for
you Tell him am gratefu for a grandmother who gave me
unconditional love and was such an influence in my life.
your Lynn Charisse
Order of Service
To assist in making this a perfect celebration, please turn al
pagers and cell phones off or on silent mode. Thank you
Reverend Kenneth A. Allen, Senior Pastor Presiding
Prelude
Processional .. Clergy, Pal bearers & Family
Selection .. .. .. Evangelical Choir
"When Get Home"
Holy Scripture
Old Testament .Job 14.11 14
Rev. Anthony Cobb
Minister Youth & Missions
New Testament. .. .. .. .John 9:4
Rev. Emerson Allen, Assoc. Minister
East St. Paul United Methodist Church
Selection .. Evangelical Choir
"Guide Me O Thy Great Jehovah"
Prayer Rev. Kenneth Allen, Sr Pastor
Solo. .Sister Lena Phill ps
"One Day at a Time"
Resolution .. .. Mt. Zion First Baptist Church,
Grand Court Order of Calanthe
Selection .. .. Evangelical Choir
"Peace n The Midst of My Storm"
Remarks. .. .. .(please limit to two minutes)
Special Tribute Grandchildren Gary Brown,
Debra Lawson & Lynn Williams
Solo .. .. Brother Charlie Brown
"Thy Way, O Lord"
Eulogy. .. Rev Reginal M Wade,
M nister Pastoral Care
The Parting View
Recessional Doris McMillan
"Going Up Yonder"
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