1931
Marlene
2017
Marlene A. Lawrence
June 20, 1931 — June 7, 2017
Marlene Ann (Clark) Lawrence
On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at age 85, Marlene Lawrence, a resident at Thornapple Manor, was relieved of her pain. The Lord sent the angel Gabriel to comfort her weary spirit as she embarked on her next great adventure. She was born on June 20, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of William W. and Thelma B. (Pierce) Clark. In 1949, she graduated from Hartford High School. In 1952, she graduated from Nazareth College Division of Nursing with an RN Degree and over the next 39 years worked as a nurse in both hospitals and private practice in Michigan and New Jersey. She retired in 1991. On January 24, 1953, she married Keith Lawrence. She was a member of GFWC Hastings Women's Club for 14 years. She Volunteered at Pennock Hospital for more than 3,500 hours and was presented the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. She was a member of the Sundown Square Dance Club. She enjoyed fine needle work, gardening and all God's creatures.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Keith Lawrence of Hastings, Michigan, sons, Kevin (Karen) Lawrence of Lewes, Delaware, Wade, DVM (Kim, DVM) Lawrence of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Stephen (Brenda) Lawrence of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Thomas (Gina) Lawrence of Lake Orion, Michigan, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother Robert Clark of Georgia, and brother-in-law Warren Lawrence of Vicksburg, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
Marlene's wishes were to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book and leave condolences.
On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at age 85, Marlene Lawrence, a resident at Thornapple Manor, was relieved of her pain. The Lord sent the angel Gabriel to comfort her weary spirit as she embarked on her next great adventure. She was born on June 20, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of William W. and Thelma B. (Pierce) Clark. In 1949, she graduated from Hartford High School. In 1952, she graduated from Nazareth College Division of Nursing with an RN Degree and over the next 39 years worked as a nurse in both hospitals and private practice in Michigan and New Jersey. She retired in 1991. On January 24, 1953, she married Keith Lawrence. She was a member of GFWC Hastings Women's Club for 14 years. She Volunteered at Pennock Hospital for more than 3,500 hours and was presented the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. She was a member of the Sundown Square Dance Club. She enjoyed fine needle work, gardening and all God's creatures.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Keith Lawrence of Hastings, Michigan, sons, Kevin (Karen) Lawrence of Lewes, Delaware, Wade, DVM (Kim, DVM) Lawrence of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Stephen (Brenda) Lawrence of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Thomas (Gina) Lawrence of Lake Orion, Michigan, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother Robert Clark of Georgia, and brother-in-law Warren Lawrence of Vicksburg, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
Marlene's wishes were to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book and leave condolences.
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