Laverne Lois Lawrence, age 87, of Russellville, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 28, 1936, in Smyrna, to Jesse and Ethel (Pack) Church.

On January 14, 1956, she married her love, Billy Lawrence. Lois retired from years of service to Contel and GTE, and then returned to work for her son, Dr. Lance Lawrence, as a receptionist for many years. Her most cherished accomplishments included being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was affectionately known as Mom, Grammy, and Granny to those who loved her most. Lois was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

She delighted in gardening and sharing her harvest with all whom she loved. She enjoyed canning vegetables and making jams and jellies. Her wonderful cooking and large family gatherings at her house will be dearly missed. She was a talented seamstress who completed alterations for Miss America and Miss USA contestants. Lois spent many happy days fishing for speckled trout in south Louisiana and fly-fishing the Illinois Bayou, as well as visiting Appleton, and the Bayou Bluff area.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by, her brother, Eugene Church; sister, Liz Church Jones; and grandson, Zachary Lawrence.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Billy Lawrence of Russellville; her children, Dr. Lance Lawrence (Rhonda) of Russellville, Felicia Lawrence Taylor (Jim) of Rogers, Dr. Mark Lawrence (Regina) of Jonesboro, Dr. Tim Lawrence of Fort Smith, and Christi Lawrence Emmerling (Jon) of Bentonville; her grandchildren, Mallory Cranor, Brittney Sackman, Hunter Lawrence, Bailey Taylor, Dr. Brooks Ann Laffoon, Savannah Pedrin, Drake Lawrence, Eli Lawrence, Laney Laffoon, Riley Laffoon, and Whitley Emmerling; and her great-grandchildren, Vivianne Sackman, Emersyn Cranor, Finley Cranor, Isla Sackman, and Olive Sackman.

We invite you to join us Friday, December 22, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center to celebrate her beautiful life. Burial will be private in Appleton Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests your consideration of donations made in Lois' honor to the following: Choices Pregnancy Resource Clinic in Russellville, P.O. Box 394, Russellville, Arkansas 72811, Sharing and Caring Food Pantry in Dardanelle, 107 State St, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 72834, Manna House in Russellville, 304 South Commerce, Russellville, Arkansas, 72801 and St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville, 500 North Cumberland Avenue Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Stonebridge Senior Living and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.