Essie O. Lawrence
October 19, 1935 - September 15, 2021
In Loving Memory of Essie O. Lawrence: 1935 – 2021 Essie Ozella Lawrence, born on October 19, 1935 in Asheville, Alabama passed away on September 15, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida at the age of 85. She moved to West Palm Beach area in 2003. Essie loved to dance with her youngest son, John and his better half Michele. We called Essie the animal whisperer she always had animals around. The Sand Hill Cranes always brought their babies for her to see. Essie and Earl raised nine children on minimal education. After Earl’s passing in 1991, Essie worked two jobs for the rest of her working career. Essie asked Alan to put her to work painting at the age of 83 and she showed the other crew members how work is to be done. Essie always liked her job as a lunch truck driver the most. Essie favorite music was the sounds of wind and rain. Essie is survived by eight of her nine children and their patterners: Essie, Mary & Gary, James & Pearl, Christine, Tom & Sydney, Alan & Dorothy, Brenda & Carl, John & Michele. Her special sister-n-law Merdyl and her loving children, Earlene, Katie, and William. Essie has fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday October 9th, 2021.
In Loving Memory of Essie O. Lawrence: 1935 – 2021 Essie Ozella Lawrence, born on October 19, 1935 in Asheville, Alabama passed away on September 15, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida at the age of 85. She moved to West Palm Beach area... View Obituary & Service Information