The funeral services for the late Mrs. LouElla Lawson, who departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from the Greater St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Ashburn, Georgia. Reverend Christopher Douglas will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.
Mrs. LouElla Lawson was born on May 17, 1937, in Turner County, Ashburn, Georgia, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert “Jalbo” and Sally Crockett-Walker. She received her education in the Turner County Public School System. At an early age, LouElla gave her life to Christ and became a devoted member of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
In 1963, LouElla was united in Holy Matrimony to the Mr. Arthur Lawson, and together they shared the blessing of raising six children. During her career at M&W Sportswear, she forged many deep and lasting friendships, and she cherished the time spent with her family, finding great joy and peace in those moments.
On Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, LouElla peacefully answered God's call and went to be with her Heavenly Father.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her grandchild, Annettra Tolbert, and her siblings, Jerome Walker, Fay Walker, Addie Walker, Martha Walker, Larry Walker, Minnie Bailey, and Sonny Walker.
LouElla leaves to cherish her memory her children, Patricia Chatfield, Deborah (Charles) Windom, both of Ashburn, Georgia, Arthur (Cassandra) Lawson, Jr. of Tifton, Georgia, Derenne (Rodney) Hillmon, Antonia (Juanita) Lawson, Zoronta (Denise) Lawson, all of Ashburn, Georgia; her siblings, Kathleen Daniels, Clay (Daisy) Walker, Feltine Cross, all of Ashburn, Georgia, Ben (Lue) Walker of Columbia, South Carolina, Terry (Felicia) Walker of Salem, Alabama, Vetta (Hubert) Taylor of Fitzgerald, Georgia; her sisters-in-law, Eloise Walker, Wanda Lawson, Tommie King, Margaret Smith, Vera Walker, all of Ashburn, Georgia, Sharon Fullmore, Inez Thomas, both of Tifton, Georgia brother-in-law, Nathaniel Lawson of Ashburn, Georgia; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She also leaves behind special friends, Ms. Barbara Johnson and Ms. Laura Fugerson, whose friendships and love she cherished deeply.
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Meloney Stevenson sent The Peace Lily for LouElla Walker Lawson - April 05, 2025
Grandmother, I know we been through a lot these past years but knowing that your in a better place now and your healing and there is know more pain I'm sad that you have left us. But you said it was time for you to go. No one here is made at you. I just want you to know, I love you and if there was anything in the world I could do to bring you back I would. Hugs and Kisses. REST IN PEACE GRANDMOTHER.
My condolences to the family. She will truly be missed. Love you all. Praying for the family. ❤️
My condolences to this humble souls family Charles Leary!
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. Love y'all
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With deepest sympathy my condolences go out to my bonus family. With love from the Hayes-Dawsey family!!
Sending my sincere condolences to the family of such an awesome woman. RIP Cuzz
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Gearldine Lawson,Inez Green Praying for the family.
Bonnie Lawson Hill, Josephine Lawson Norman. May God's love keep you all strong
Beactrice Lawson. Helen white, Lezett Stafford. We are all praying for the family
Praying for the Family
Your light lit up the world & we're definitely going to miss you Auntie...Take your rest & fellowship with the rest of the Family! I Love You & Will Miss You Tremendously🥰🕊️
Sending sincere condolences to the Lawson Family. You are in our prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sending prayers to my Family with ❤️
Our Condolences to the Walker/Lawson Families!!! Mrs. Lawson will be missed!!!
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