Clark Funeral Home Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Joe Ann Lawrence, age 77, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009. She was born on April 3, 1932, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Joe and Lessie Buford, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence was a teacher for 32 years in the Paulding County School System and a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include son, John Lawrence of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn & Allen Griffin of Dallas; grandchildren, Joseph & Brittany Griffin of Wilmington, N.C., and Ben & Jessica Griffin of Dallas; great-grandchild, Noah Griffin of Dallas; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009, at 3 p.m., from First Baptist Church of Dallas, with Dr. Gregg Potts and Reverend Don Rackley officiating. Interment will follow in Peaceful Meadows Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 1, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund at 401 Main Street, Dallas, GA 30132. Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor's P.A.L.S. Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Prayers to all the family... Joe Ann will be missed. She was a wonderful person and did so much for others. Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Bum Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Prayers for this family as they deal with their loss. Joe Ann was a wonderful human being and will be missed by many! Link to post Share on other sites
luvtennis5 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Ms. JoAnn Lawrence was a wonderful person inside and out. She will be missed. Link to post Share on other sites
stercus tauri Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 A fine lady. RIP Mrs. Lawrence. A good teacher, too. Link to post Share on other sites
storylady Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Joe Ann was a wonderful lady. Lynn my prayers are with you and all your family. Link to post Share on other sites
cherylc Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Paulding County has lost the best teacher the school system has ever had. Joann was a precious person, caring teacher, and a wonderful Aunt. She will be truly missed. Our prayers go out to her children and family. We love you Aunt Joann. Mike, Cheryl, and Christopher Link to post Share on other sites
mom1993 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 It was a blessing to have known her. RIP Link to post Share on other sites
GT vs Tennessee Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 RIP to a wonderful teacher and excellant neighbor to my aunt and uncle (RIP uncle Edward). Link to post Share on other sites
muffin Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Mrs.Lawrence was my english teacher when I was in high school in the 70's. She taught me so much!!! I just loved her so much.She will be missed.Paulding County lost a great teacher!Thanks for all the great memories in high school that I still carry with me today.May you rest in peace!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
hulseytown Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm sorry I didn't know about this sooner. I loved Mrs. Lawrence, and I know I'll see her again some day. She was a wonderful teacher and a Concerned Citizen who stood up for what she believed in. I wish we had more just like her. My prayers are with you all. Link to post Share on other sites
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