Obituaries

Julia D. Lawrence

Julia D. Lawrence, 75 years, died on Nov. 22, 2013, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. Upon realizing health issues would mean her children would be cooking the Thanksgiving meal, she decided to spend the holiday with those who preceded her. She will be spending the holidays with her husband, Ernest G. Lawrence; her parents, Vita and DeWoody Dickinson; and her niece, Kathy Henderson. She is leaving the following loved ones to consume the turkey without her, Vickie Lawrence, daughter, Rogers, Ark.; Bill Lawrence, son, Springfield, Mo.; Erosa Lawrence, daughter, Branson, Mo.; Evan Lawrence, grandson, Rogers, Ark.; Ross Lawrence, grandson, Springfield, Mo.; Brodie, beloved dog, Rogers, Ark.; Betty Henderson, sister, Little Rock, Ark.; and Drew Henderson, nephew, Little Rock, Ark. Julia was born in Winthrop, Mass., on May 13, 1938. She attended the University of Arkansas where she met and married Ernie. Julia and Ernie resided in Bentonville where they raised their three children. Julia loved to garden and take care of her family. After her husband died she moved to Springfield, Mo., to be closer to her children. Needing more care, Julia has resided with Vickie in Rogers, Ark., for the past five years. There will be a private service for immediate family members. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712, where the children will be going to borrow a Thanksgiving cookbook. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published November 27, 2013

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