LILLIE RUTH SIZEMORE LAWSON was born on April 7, 1924. Beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend, she went peacefully home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fate and Lillie Sizemore; husband, Charles T. Lawson; 1 daughter, Oleda Lawson; 1 sister, Dorothy Fields and 1 brother, Henry Sizemore.

She is survived by 4 daughters, Velma Morgan, Melissa Smith, Katherine Jeter and Gilda Ward; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 1 brother, Wiley Joe Sizemore.

Our hearts are full of love for her, the mother that taught us to garden, sew and be kind and thoughtful of others. She raised five daughters by working hard and not complaining, while teaching them that right is right and wrong is wrong. She loved to cook for anyone dropping by. Even though her illness took her memory, she never forgot where she was saved and told us many times of the experience at Davis Chapel.

She was a member of Mt. Mitchell Church and attended faithfully until her health no longer permitted it. She is gone just for a season. Her memory lives on in the hearts of her children and grandchildren. Her faith and testimony assures us that we will see her again, thank God.

-Written by her daughters