Lawson, Sandra Bettis “Sandie”, age 73, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 29, 2015 after a brave battle with cancer. She was a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, a 1960 graduate of East High School where she was a majorette, and worked at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for 30 years. Her greatest joys in life were her two sons and her 6 grandchildren, who adored their Nana. Sandie loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, and she was their biggest fan. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Bonnie Bettis. Survivors include: her sons and the joy of her life: Jeff Lawson of Knoxville, and Brian and wife Mary Lawson of Melbourne FL; grandchildren: Brody Lawson, Chelse Lawson, Logan Hunt, Jesie Lawson, Kay Lawson and Andres Lawson; brother Phil Bettis of Sanford, FL; and her best friend for life, Tommy Lawson.The family will receive friends on Sunday August 2 from 5-7 PM at Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home with a Celebration of Sandie’s Life to begin at 7:00, Rev. David Collins officiating. Family and friends will meet on Monday August 3, at 10:00 AM at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery for the interment service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Research: 871 N. Weisgarber Rd. Knoxville, TN 37909. Condolences may be offered at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com
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