Barbara Jean Lawrence

Barbara J. (Ritchie) Lawrence, age 85, of Newburgh, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Barbara was born January 7, 1936 to the late Ralph and Mary Jean (Cadick) Ritchie. Barbara was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Lawrence) Sims; grandchildren, Ryan (Bailey), Cody (Megan), and Braden Sims; great-granddaughter, Story Sims; daughter in law, Johna Lawrence; grandchildren, Duncan, Miriam, and Connor Lawrence, and Michaela (Paul) Last; great-granddaughter, Cornelia Last; sister, Ruthann Ritchie; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded her in death was the love of her life, husband of 52 years, Donald E. Lawrence; son, Michael S. Lawrence, and great-granddaughter, Parvana; brothers, Ralph Ritchie Jr. and Jerry W. Ritchie. Private family services will be held at her final resting place, Sunset Hill Cemetery, in Rockport, Indiana next to the love of her life. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her memory. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.alexandernewburghchapel.com for the Lawrence family. Condolences may be offered online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.