Jan was born on August 1, 1949 in Hartford Illinois, daughter of John and Beulah (Blankenship) Norton.
She married Terry Lawrence on October 28, 1967 in Hartford, Illinois. He survives in Plano.
Also surviving is Jan’s son: Shannon Lawrence and his wife Jennifer of Melissa; her daughter Shea Martin and her husband Mike of Allen; her grandsons: Jacob, Matthew, and John Michael Jr. and her granddaughters: Sunny and Amelia.
Numerous other extended family members also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Beulah Norton, and her brother: John Norton.
Jan was a 1967 graduate of East Alton-Woodriver High School in Illinois.
She was Director of Accounting services for 31 years at Plano Emergency Medical Associates which later became Questcare Partners.
She and Terry were charter members of the Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano.
She greatly enjoyed antiquing and watching Dallas Cowboys football. She played softball and volleyball in several co-ed leagues over the years. She also enjoyed playing racquetball and watching tennis & golf on TV. She loved to stop at estate sales to buy merchandise to sell in her antique shop in downtown Plano.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas.
A memorial service and celebration of life for Jan will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Plano, located at 3160 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home in Plano, Texas has charge of arrangements.
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