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Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2017, and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia
Ida Mae Lawrence, age 90, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Ida Mae was born on July 6, 1926 in Xenia, to her loving parents, the late Dr. Fred and Lula (Melton) Fatheree. She grew up on a farm surrounded by all kinds of animals as her father was a veterinarian. She always said she was a little skinny country girl who grew up on the farm with her three brothers and seven sisters, where memories were created and she was always surrounded by love and laughter. She later married the late Jesse R. Lawrence of Xenia on July 24, 1944, in Henderson, Kentucky, and they shared over 51 years of marriage until his passing on February 12, 1996. She was blessed to be the mother of 8 wonderful children.
Upon her passing she was greeted at heaven's doors by her family who preceded her death, including her parents; husband; twin sons: Jerry and Larry Lawrence; all of her daughters: Peggy Blair, Rhonda Edgington, Laura Lawrence, and Regina Stanford; and all of her siblings: Blanche Rush, Mable Bullard, Gladys Vest, Fawn Spicer, Jewel Howell, Irene Griffith, Freddie Fatheree, Bud Fatheree, Lawrence Fatheree, and Martha Lue Jones.
She is survived by 2 sons: Dewayne (Linda) Lawrence and Jesse R. “J.R.” (Pam) Lawrence; 2 sons-in-law: Dr. Keith Blair and Dwight (Betty) Edgington; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild: Timothy Lawrence; Dwight D. (Lisa) Edgington and daughters Amber, Ashli, and Destiny Leslie and her daughter Sophie Leslie; Melissa (Kevin) Dick; Matthew Lawrence and daughter Mya Lawrence; Jennifer (Dave) Link and son Tyler Link; Heather (Travis) Tucker and daughter Georgia Tucker; Daniel (Theresa) Edgington and daughters Madyson Slover and Grace Edgington; Dustin (Andrea) Edgington and son Mason Rinehart and daughter Anna Edgington; Carrie Paul; Nichole Stanford; Justin Lawrence; Krista Blair; Angela Lawrence and daughter Marley Lawrence; and Jamie Lawrence. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Ida Mae did not answer to your typical "Grandma" as she was known for being called "Sugar" to her grandchildren. They were her pride and joy as they all have memories of her being the loving "Sugar" who loved anything pink and would never pass up an opportunity to buy a new pair of shoes! She also had a passion for sewing, cooking, and baked delish homemade pies and desserts. She never missed a moment to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taught many of them how to cook and bake. Ida Mae attended Xenia United Methodist Church, and had worked at Xenia Manufacturing.
A funeral service celebrating the life of Ida Mae Lawrence will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Odd Fellows Cemetery and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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What a strong and amazing woman. Prayers for her family and friends
I loved Ida Mae! Years ago, in the 1970's, I worked with Ida Mae. She was quiet, but so much fun. Every other Sunday morning, Peggy and Larry Rinehart and I go to the Flora Rehab Center, where she was for many years. We provide Sunday School and music service for the residents. They enjoy it so much. Our thought and prayers are with the family. She is rejoicing with the Lord, and her girls!!!
Ida Mae was a lovely person. Our condolences go out to her remaining family members.
thinking of all of you in your time off loss she was a great lady.she will be missed RIP
I knew this precious lady at the care center. She was such a precious person and I came to love her dearly. As her family, you all are in my prayers. Celebrate her beautiful life. Patty Junkins RN
Spent many nights at the Lawrence home. Ida Mae was a wonderful woman. May God wrap the family in his arms for comfort.
So sorry for your loss. What a lovely woman. She always had such a kind and sweet spirit about her. She will me missed. Prayers to the family.
Our sincere sympathies and prayers are with you all.
REMEMBER THE WHOLE FAMILY WELL!! SO VERY SORRY DEWAYNE AND J.R.,BUT I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HER,BUT SHE IS IN HER NEW HOME AND NOT SUFFERING. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
My sympathy to all of Ida Mae's family. I knew her beautiful daughters and even got to know Ida Mae a few years ago caring for her through hospice. Her granddaughters, Heather and Carrie, went to school with my girls and are wonderful young women now. God's blessings to you all. Susan
She was a very special sweet loving women. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family and freinds. What a wonderful greeting she had. Sorry in Texas so can't make it but my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family from Mom (Ruby Glassford) and me. Ida Mae was blessed and was a blessing to a big, loving family...and now she's joined many of them and is rejoicing! God bless and comfort you as you recall many, many happy times with your "Sugar."
So sorry to hear of Ida Mae's passing. She was a lovely lady, and Ned and I enjoyed visiting with her when we were in Xenia. I remember mother telling stories of her cousins (Uncle Fred's family) and the laughter they shared. Prayers for the family.
Ida Mar was my second mom when I was in high school and Peggy and I were best friends. I loved her so much and the whole family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family
Knew Ida Mae well at Heritage Woods, she would light up each day with her smiles and sweet words. What a glorious day in As she is welcomed by "the girls".
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
To the remaining family: I have fond memory's of growing up with your family. Every time I attend services at the Methodist Church I think of the Lawrence family and all the good times growing up. I know that dad was there to greet her in heaven. Our prayers are with you all always.
Prayers and deepest sympathy to all family members...so sorry we didn't get to visitation....very few things we miss when it involves our Xenia friends...may you find great comfort for the love and memories you made with this great lady...GOD BLESS
To the family of IdaMae: So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a beautiful lady.Sympathy and prayers go out to all .
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