Patricia Ann Lawson

She is survived by her sons, John Scott (Topeka) and Jerome Scott; daughters, Nicole Scott and Monique Williams (Horace); sixteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, Arthur Bishop (Rose), Lawyer Williams, Jr., Melvin Williams, Sr. (Melinda) and Michael Williams, Sr. (Paula); sisters, Anna Franklin, Enola Westley, Duann McKenzie (Jessie, Sr.), Bertha Lawson (Sherman), Karen Williams, Laura Coleman (Kevin), and Beverly Thomas; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Lawson; parents, Lawyer, Sr. and Helen Madison Williams; brothers, Raymond and Leonard Scott. She was reared by Daisy Lake and Duncan Williams.

In an effort to comply with the CDC recommendations to cancel/postpone events with 50 or more people for 8 weeks, and imploring people to stay home and limit social interaction, no public funeral services will be conducted at this time. 

For individuals still wishing to view the body, a walk-through viewing will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at New Rising Sun Baptist Church, 230 St. Charles St. in Houma. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family appreciates your understanding and thoughtfulness during this most difficult time.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma.