Debra Ruth (Taylor) Lawson

Debra Ruth Lawson, 70, of Glen Allen, passed away on January 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 8, 1953, in Memphis, TN, to Tommy and Mattie (Lawson) Taylor. She was a high school graduate from West Covina, CA. Debra had a green thumb and had a talent for growing plants. She enjoyed camping, and sitting in the water.

On February 19, 1977, in Las Vegas, NV, Debra and Wayne Lawson were united in what would become 46 years of marriage. This couple spent 51 years together, traveling 48 states, seeing the country. Wayne worked as a truck driver, and had the pleasure of spending most of his life with his wife, Debra, by his side. They would spend multiple vacations each year in Mexico. There, Debra would collect seashells to make seashell mirrors.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne; her mother: Mattie Jann; one son: Paul (Candace) Lawson all of Glen Allen, MO; two grandchildren: Carter and Tristen Lawson; three nieces and nephews: Tommy, Brenda, Laura and Chris.

She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy; one daughter: Shelly; and one sister: Janice Bassick.

The Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, MO is assisting the family during this time.

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