Summerton, SC
Lucretia Steward Lawson, 79, wife of Cleveland Lawson, Jr., died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her residence, 2327 Governor Richardson Rd., Summerton, SC. She was born July 6, 1946 in Manning, SC. A daughter of the late Hattie Steward.
Public viewing will be held 2PM til 6PM Friday, January 23, 2026 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr., Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, SC.
Celebration of life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Grandy Lane, Summerton, SC.
The family is receiving friends at her residence 1PM til 7PM daily.
I will miss that laugh and the way she called me muffin ,the biscuits from scratch and syrup and just her caring spirit May you take your rest that you've earned God Bless you and your family .
Mrs. Mert, you will definitely be missed. That beautiful smile that you kept when ever I saw you,will forever be remembered. Get your rest mama mert as I call you when we will see each others , until we meet again . Love Brenda Jones
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Leroy and Sharlissia Dennis
Praying for the family and My family & I are sending our condolences. We love you -Filmore family
Prayers of comfort and strength to the family She was a woman of God that always had a smile on her face wherever you saw her.
Deacon Roy and Apostle Myra Pearson
Condolences And Prayers To The Family. Love You All. 🙏🏽🩷🙏🏽
My sincere Condolences to the family! What a beautiful loving and giving person cousin Mert was. Praying God comfort and strength during this difficult time. Michael and Shavonne Williams and the of rest CT family.
To the family, please know that I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. She was a true angel in disguise who never met a stranger. May you be strengthened by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Mert was one of the jolliest, sweetest people my little town of Summerton has known! Always greeted you with a smile and was the same way ALL the time! She will be missed! Rest well Mrs. Mert!! My sincerest condolences to her daughters, Mr. Cleveland and all of her family! ❤️
My sincere condolences to my family! She was such beautiful sweet cousin!
My dear sister in law mert I really don't have the words to express what I feel this is very difficult to explain but I am eternally grateful to you for being the most incredible aunt to my children all 4 of them we are going to miss you dearly but heaven has truly gained a treasure Take your rest. To, Vernon, Esther, Dorothy and kitten.all the grandchildren and to the entire family I pray that God will continue to comfort you All during this time love always
My Sympathies To The Family of Lucretia (Mert) Lawson.She was Very Kind to Me. She was also A Very Good Cook. I ate Many Meals at Her House. The Bible does say "No Man Knows Day Or Hour When Dearth Will Come". Take Your Rest My Friend. Joe Richburg
Dear family, you all have my deepest sympathy. I will never forget the kindness and warmth "Mert" always showered on me. I will forever remember the delicious meals I ate at her home. Her legacy will live on in the lives of all she touched. She was a true friend and Christian. Rest in peace, Sweet Mert.
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