Sidney Eunice Lawson

Ms. Sidney Eunice Lawson, age 83 of Pauline, passed away at the home of her daughter Monday, April 28, 2014 after a brief illness. Ms. Lawson was born in Union County, April 7, 1931, a daughter of the late William Lecil Lawson and Ruth Lawson. She was a graduate of West Springs High School and a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Ms. Lawson was retired from Monsanto and had previously worked at Woolworth's Dime Store. She is survived by her daughter, Connie L. Robinson of Greenville; a grandson, Zach Robinson and fiancee Adrienne and great-granddaughter, Zadien Robinson. Ms. Lawson is also survived by a beloved sister-in-law whom she spent most of her life with, Ila Lawson and her sons, Dale Lawson, Jeff Lawson and wife Arlene. She is survived by two sisters, Ellen O'Shields and Verlie Lawson and a brother, George M. Lawson and a very beloved friend and care-giver, Betty Tallent. Ms. Lawson was predeceased by a sister, Arlee Hembree and three brothers, James, Lewis and and Lamar Lawson. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and nurses of Southern Care Hospice for care and concern of Ms. Lawson during her illness. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Sammy Kay and Chaplain Sandra Smith. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Connie L. Robinson, 114 Theodore Dr., Greenville, and also at the graveside after the services Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.