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Lorene Lawrence, 97, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on October 28th, 1927, in Caryville, Tennessee to Mike and Mossie (Comer) Lawson. Lorene was the fifth girl of eight children and grew up on a farm in a rural area of the Cumberland Mountains. She had fond memories of family, church, and made lifelong friends.
Lorene’s father was a preacher. She grew up in the church in Caryville, Tennessee with her family and went to live with her sister in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and worked as a waitress. At this time, Oak Ridge was called “The Secret City” during WWII where the atomic bomb was being developed. While in Oak Ridge, Lorene met James Lawrence. They were married in Rossville, Georgia on January 24th, 1948, and moved together to Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1949. Lorene and her husband James celebrated 76 years of marriage.
Lorene was a wonderful mother and homemaker, raising five children. She also worked at Southern Colony and Brookside Nursing Home. Lorene was and still is very much loved and fondly remembered by her husband, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is remembered by her family for her wonderful sense of humor, her Christian faith and values, and her devotion to her family. Lorene and her husband were members of Kenosha Christian Fellowship Church. They enjoyed spending time with their family and meeting all of their friends at the Golden Corral.
Lorene is survived by, her husband James; her children, stepdaughter Sherry (Jerry) DeBold of Louisiana, Missouri, George (Kristy) Lawrence of Eagleville, TN, Jim Ray (Harriet) Lawrence of Culleoka, TN, Kathy (Donnie) Holman of Kenosha, WI, Rhonda (Kenny) Moore of Kenosha, WI; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 9 great great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her son Alan Lawrence; granddaughter Jocinda Lawrence Martin; her siblings, Mossie (Leonard) Patty, Birdie (Harrison) Leach, Evelyn (Ed) Janishanis, Loretta (Seybourn) Day, Ben (Connie) Lawson, Ray (Roberta) Lawson, Horace (Lois) Lawson, and Patrick and Faye who died as infants.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Lorene’s Hospice Alliance Care Team for their compassionate and dedicated care, and to her live-in caregiver Slava Berezhnytska, who was like a daughter to her.
Lorene loved Jesus with all her heart, and we will all be together again in our forever home soon. She will always be remembered in our hearts.
Private services for Lorene will be held.
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Monica Lorenz says:
My prayers and condolences to the family. Love too all.
Daryl Aker says:
I am her nephew for 66 years. She was always a bright spot in my life. Always with a smile & encouraging words.
One of my favorite persons . I feel lucky to have known her & to be related to her. She will always be in my thoughts
& prayers & missed. Daryl Aker
Jamie Tegel says:
I pray God will wrap you all in his peace and comfort, giving you all a hope of heaven and to see Lorene again in his beautiful kingdom! Prayers , hugs, and love!
Dianne Vera says:
My parents and the Lawrences were friends who met at Temple Baptist Church The Lawrence family band performed at my parents last backyard party. I met her daughters while staying in Wi she raised beautiful daughters. God bless your family
Lynda L Bonn Swift says:
Amazing person and Mother, so full of Love.. A True Christian, Her family was so blessed to have 97 years with her, surely missed but appreciate 97 years is super … Love Lynda Lou..
Glenn Lawson says:
If there was a kinder soul on earth I have never known them. Aunt Rene loved us as if we were her own. She played a large role in our lives growing up and thinking of her only makes me smile. To have known her is nothing short of a blessing.
Margie Cantrell Hannes says:
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Amber Kraning says:
We will miss your sweet smile and all the friendly waves from across the street! You welcomed us to the neighborhood with open arms and we truly appreciate that. Truly sorry to all those that love her especially her sweet husband!!
Ryan & Amber
Gladys Yuenkel says:
The best neighbors for 37 years. So kind and sweet. Our prayers to Jimmy and the family. She will be truly missed.
Love, Tom and Gladys
Gary Garvin says:
So sorry to hear about your loss.you will all be in our prayers. Gary Garvin and Family
Kay (Patty) Savage says:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for comfort for the family.