Margaret Rachel Webb Lawson, age 94 of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home. Margaret graduated from the South Eastern Bible Institute where her fellow students claimed that, "There is never a dull moment around Margaret." After graduation, Margaret traveled to several different churches in different states to help with revivals and Vacation Bible Schools. After she returned to Knoxville, she became involved at Island Home Assembly of God where she and her family were members. Margaret served as Children's Church teacher, Sunday school teacher, Department leader, special speaker, organist and many other positions for over 60 years. Margaret worked at East Tennessee Packing Company several years until 1961 when she became a full time homemaker.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Arthur Lawson, Jr.; her father and mother, Henry and Hannah Webb; brothers, Roy and Jay Webb and sisters, Louise Lawson and Dorothy Castleberry.
She is survived by her children, Donna Wyrick and husband Eddie, Tim Lawson, Karen Arnwine and husband Bill; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; brother Sonny Webb and many special nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Smoky Mountain Hospice for the care they provided and to special caregivers over the years, Amanda, Aspen, Carol, Cathy and Debbie.
The family invites you to Call at your Convenience on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 12:00pm until 5:00pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. Graveside service will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00pm at Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com