Edith "Allene" Lawrence's Obituary
.Edith Allene Lawrence, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014. She was born on August 24, 1933 to J. H. Tillery and Nellie (Bohannon) Tillery near Allen, OK. Allene married Jerry Lawrence on April 2, 1951. She loved sewing, art, Bridge club and spending time with family and friends. She had a successful career in real estate for almost 15 years; mostly with John Hausam Realtors. After Jerry retired, they enjoyed traveling with the motorhome club, but one of her most beloved pastimes was spending time with her grandchildren. Allene is predeceased by her brothers, Lyndall Tillery and R. L. Tillery. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jerry Lawrence; daughter, Barbara Smith; son, Gordon Lawrence and his wife Robin; brother, Leon Tillery; sisters Lena Collard, Floy Doty, and Chris Bushart; grandsons, Aaron Smith and wife Felicia, Adam Lawrence; granddaughters, Anna Gundy and husband Evan, Alex Remy and husband Sam; great-grandsons, Jackson and Wyatt, Sawyer, Grayson and Hudson and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 12:00-8:00 PM with family to greet from 5:00-7:00 PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Floral Haven Chapel. Donations may be made in Allene’s honor to Rivercross Hospice.
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