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Obituary For Sister Rosa Lawson
Sister Rosa Lawson age 91, of Unadilla Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Saturday September 20, 2025.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Sister Rosa Lawson , age 91, will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Unadilla, Georgia.
Interment will follow at the Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery.
MRS. ROSA LEE LEWIS LAWSON was born on August 5, 1934, in Manatee, Florida, to the late William Lewis and Eliza King Lewis. She received her early education in Florida and went on to pursue higher learning, attending Gibbs Junior College, Florida A&M University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education, and later Fort Valley State University, where she earned her Master’s in Education.
Mrs. Lawson dedicated over 30 years of service as an educator at Unadilla Elementary School, where she touched the lives of countless students with her passion for teaching and nurturing spirit. Her Christian journey began at Turner Chapel AME Church in Palmetto, Florida. Upon relocating to Georgia, she became a faithful member of Mt. Zion CME Church in Vienna, Georgia, and in her later years, she joined Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Unadilla, Georgia, where she served devotedly as a Deaconess.
On July 1973, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Arthur Lawson, Sr. Together, they built a loving home grounded in faith and family values. Mrs. Lawson was deeply committed to her community and youth. She served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader and as the Youth Director of the Georgia Union Missionary Baptist Association for many years. She also shared her beautiful voice in various church choirs, praising God through song.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Lawson, Sr., her son, Curtis Lamar Lawson, and her siblings: William Lewis II “Honey Boy,” Ozella Lewis Russell “Honey Girl,” Marie Lewis Hardy, Steve Lorenzo Lewis, Cenia Lewis Brown, Enoch Lewis, Louise Lewis Boyd, Eloise Lewis White, and Maggie Lee Lewis Wilson.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: a loving and devoted daughter, Josephine Lawson (Sule) Salami of Kathleen, Georgia; daughters Eloise Spivey of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Patricia Brown of Kathleen, Georgia; and son Arthur Lawson, Jr. of Unadilla, Georgia. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law. Susie Henry of Unadilla, Georgia; Viola Adams of Unadilla, Georgia; Mae Dorothy (Franklin) Jordan of Unadilla, Georgia; Virgie Talley of Macon, Georgia; Helen Bizzell of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Edna Ruth Lawson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including her devoted niece Rosalind (Sydney) White, who held a special place in her heart. Her life was one of faith, service, and love and the impact of her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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Add A CondolenceMy sincere condolences to the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sending my condolences to the Lawson family. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May your mother's memory bring you comfort and peace.
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To the Family so sorry for your loss. Mrs.Lawson will truly be miss.Our prayers goes out to each of you. Love your cousins from Gloria Smith and The Washington Family. We love you'll and will continue to keep you'll in our prayers.
To the Lawson family, I extend my deepest sympathy. Mrs Rosa Lawson was a wonderful and kind person. I remember when my mom transitioned, she came to see me and we just talked. She will be missed tremendously.
Our condolences to the family.
My condolences for the Lawson family. Mrs. Lawson was my 3rd grade teacher. She was a very kind lady, and very encouraging to me. She will always be remembered. Praying for comfort and strength for the family.
Eddie Fairbanks Jr Eddie Fairbanks Sr and Tinisha Fairbanks Dooly County Condolences to the family
Sincere condolences to the Lawson family 🙏🏾
RIP God Mama Rosa You are a phenomenal courageous influential Lady . Thanks for being a role model for me .I will forever live by all that you taught me. Condolences to the Family. Love you always Mama ❤️🩹
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Prayers for the Lawson family. Deepest sympathy. 🙏🏾❤️
This was one loved teacher, everyone knew, understood, and loved her. She taught me and my three children. You will never be forgotten R.I.P Mrs. Lawson 💜🙏🏾💜🙏🏾
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Always Loved & Forever missed Auntie💐🙏🏽
My condolences to Family for your loss,Praying for strength in your time of need. I praying for the Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Condolences to the family
Renay Minor Felder
Praying for you at this sad time. Mag and Brandon
Sympathy and prayers to the family sorry for you all loss our prayers and thoughts to the Lawson Family
The Carnes Family of Palmetto, FL extend our prayers and condolences to the family of Ms. Rosalee which we called her. We met her and her family many years ago. In fact her mother and our great grandmother were neighbors and close friends. Ms. Rosalee was always a friendly and pleasant person. May God heal your wounded hearts! Linda M. Carnes & Family
Pat, l'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Teresa Watson
Pat - we are thinking of you and your family during this time. Love to all, Kevin & Louise McClendon
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Pat and family, sending comfort and hugs from your North Carolina family! May the lord grant you strength.
To the family, our deepest sympathy to the family. Your friends from Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church, Vienna, Ga remembers Sis. Rosa Lawson.
DCHS Class of 1990 sends our most sincere condolences to our 3rd Grade teacher Mrs. Ross Lawson. She loved, she cared, she meant business and she is part of the reason so many of us has success in this life because of the love she poured into us and showed that same love even in our adult lives. Take your rest woman of God. We love you but God loves you more.
Sending our prayers and our sincere condolences to the entire family on the passing of dear Mrs. Lawson . From the day we meet her over 40 years ago she took John and I on as family members . Thank God for her beautiful jounery of life . Be encourage my dear Sis Pat, Josephine, Elouise and Bro Curtis. ❤️🙏🏾
To the family, Angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God.
My sincere condolences to the family. She was a phenomenal woman.
Sending condolences to the family. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Lawson.
Rip cousin
Thoughts and Prayers for Josephine and family. Easter Sanders, Annette,George and Kimberly Felton.Sorry for your loss.
Condolences to the family
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