Edith Walton Lawrence

Published 3:04 pm Thursday, July 4, 2019

Edith Walker Walton Lawrence peacefully went home to rest safe in the arms of Jesus on June 15, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Charlotte County on February 24, 1928 to the late Queenie Walker and Archie Coleman. Edith was loved by everyone she came in contact with, never wanting to be a burden to anyone. She
was a devoted and caring mother and grandmother.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam Walton; grandchildren, Gary Walton and Wallace Lawrence. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children, Johnny Walton (Gracie), Sam Walton (Mable), James Walton (Audrey), Betty Walton, Terry Walton (Brenda) and June Lomax (Howard); grandchildren, Dwayne, Corey, Stacey, Gina, Shaun, Sonya, James Jr., Tyese, Telana, Devin and Kiera; twenty great-grandchildren
and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. June 22, at St. Michael Baptist Church in Drakes Branch and with interment in the church cemetery.

Service of Comfort was provided by Dupee’s Funeral Home of Drakes Branch. Online condolences may be expressed at www.dupeefuneralhome.com.