ERNESTINE LAWSON

Ernestine “Stine” Lawson, age 89, entered peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Affectionately known to family and friends as “Stine”, she was a faithful member of White Chapel Baptist Church for over 30 years. Ernestine was active in several church ministries, which included Bible School and Sunday School to just name a few. She was also the church treasurer for many years.  Loving mother of Barbara (John) Davis, Irma Fay (Elvin) Pate, Dorothy Lawson, Linda Lawson, Rev. David (JoAnn) Lawson, Sr., and the late Kie Lawson, Nick Lawson and Ivory Lawson. She was also instrumental in the rearing of her 3 grandchildren Danielle (Darrell) Hunter, Deirdre (Jamiras) Trosclair, and Dana Lawson.  Grandmother of the late Adrian and Michael Lawson. Daughter of the late Clarence Lawson and Cordelia Lawson. Stepdaughter of Ethel Lawson of Jackson, MS. Sister of the late Ernest (Eva) Lawson. Ernestine is also survived by her close friends Ramona, Betty, and Margaret, 55 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members, of White Chapel Baptist Church, Israel Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Marrero Community Center invited to attend the Funeral Service at Israel Baptist Church, 1612 Esther St. Harvey, LA on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Pastor Johnny McKinnies, host pastor; Pastor John H. Mason, Sr., officiating  Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Evening Star Cemetery-Harvey, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.      

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