Elva Louise Lawrence died on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at The Fountains at Cedar Park in Atco, NJ. She was 100 years of age. Born in Camden, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Saal Renner.
Mrs. Lawrence was a retired secretary and was a longtime employee of Stokes Packing in Vincentown, NJ.
Elva and her husband, Alfred, were among the first residents to move into LeisureTown in Southampton, NJ in 1973. She had previously been a longtime resident of Medford Lakes, NJ.
She was a talented organist and piano player and also taught piano. In 1987 she was named Ms. Senior New Jersey.
Elva was the beloved wife of Alfred G. Lawrence for over 50 years before his death in 1991. She was the devoted mother of Judy Gillison (Jake) of Davenport, FL and H. David Lawrence (Karen) of Skillman, NJ. Elva was the longtime beloved companion of the late John L. Powers, III. She will be lovingly missed by her seven grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Service and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Remembrances may be left at www.wrgrantfuneralhome.com.