Lawson, Mary Evelyn, age 77, of Knoxville, died peacefully at her home on Monday, January 14, 2013. She was of the Baptist Faith. She retired from American General Insurance Co. Preceded in death by parents, Luther V. Laster and Bernice Laster; sister, Stella L. Walker; brother, Larry Laster.
Survivors include husband of 55 years, Jack H. Lawson; son, Phillip (Kay) Lawson of Seymour, TN, Dennis (Lisa) Lawson of Carrollton, KY; stepson, Patrick (Becky) Lawson of Knoxville; sister, Lynn (Sam) Blair of Morristown, TN; brother, Ralph (Rita) Laster of Morristown; grandchildren, Justin Lawson, Kayla (Johnathan) Miracle, Brandon Galyon; great granddaughter, Hadlee Miracle; many nieces, nephews, and loved friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm Wednesday at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with the service to follow with Rev. Walter Hill officiating. Interment will be Thursday at 11 am at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com