Dolores Ann Lawrence

Although we state these dates and places about a person, what matters most is the caring, compassionate, and selfless life she lived between those two dates.

She met the love of her life, Robert Ervin Lawrence just before graduating from Incarnate Word Academy in 1948. They were married a year later and have spent the last 70 years showing their family and friends what true love really is. Dolores was asked what the secret to such a successful marriage was, she said, “No matter what, always give 110%- it’s not about 50/50, it’s you both giving everything.” She not only applied that to her marriage but to her entire life.

She raised 6 beautiful children, showered love on 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; making each individual feel unique and special.

Her family was her world, she took interest in activities they were involved in or any sport they played. You could always find Dolores and Robert cheering on a family member who was playing baseball, basketball, football, tennis, band, cheerleading or dancing. No matter what, they were there. She made it a point to learn more about anything her family was involved in and talking to them about it. She invested all her time and energy into her family. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching her Houston teams play.

Most of all her faith shined through in every single aspect of her life. She had a kind, gentle smile & a perpetual sparkle in her eye, which was always welcoming; she saw the good in everyone. Any scripture you turn to could be applied to how she lived. She rarely missed a Sunday at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church.

She will never truly leave us because her kindness, comfort, and love will be with us forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Annie Hanus, brothers: Kasper, Jody, Leo, Bennie & Gene Hanus; sisters: Vlasta Rigamonti, and Ella Pekar; daughter Deborah Lawrence, daughter in law Theresa Coffelt, sons in law Russell Monroe & Charles Johnson, great grandson Trevor Cole.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Ervin Lawrence; sister: Earlene Brennan; daughters: Gloria Johnson, Cindy Monroe, Tina Kone (Paul); sons: Ty Lawrence (Martha), Darrell Lawrence (Cynthia); grandchildren: Sandi Copes, Tara West, Charles Johnson; Amber & Jonathon Monroe; Erin Briscoe; Nick, Dillon & Jack Kone; Brandon, Ashley, Kimberly, Christina Lawrence & Courtney Lawrence Cook; Jacob Lawrence, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 10th at 5-8pm (Rosary 7pm), Grandview Funeral Home, Pasadena. Funeral will be Friday, January 11th at 1pm, St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Deer Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Hyacinth Catholic Church (Capital Campaign).