Edna Altizer Lawson

Mrs. Edna Altizer Lawson, age 93, of Raven, Virginia, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 in a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born at Bearwallow, Virginia and was the daughter of William Irby and Chloe Catherine Day Altizer. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Richlands, Virginia; a member of the Elderberries; and was the past president of the Raven PTA and the Raven Home Demonstration Club. She was a Richlands High School Class of 1938 graduate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil C. Lawson, Sr.; and one brother, Hubert Altizer. Survivors are: Two Daughters: Wanda Lawson of Richlands, Virginia Donna Lawson Whittington of Raven, Virginia One Son: Cecil C. “Scotty” Lawson and wife, Toni of Richlands, Virginia Three Brothers: Emory Altizer and wife, Lila of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Landon Altizer and wife, Ineda of Shortts Gap, Virginia Harold Altizer and wife, Carol of Shortts Gap, Virginia Three Grandchildren: Amanda Pillion and husband, Todd of Abingdon, Virginia; Whitney Belt and husband, Randy of Johnson City, Tennessee; and Cecille Lawson and fiancé, Josh Skeens of Abingdon, Virginia Two Step Grandchildren: Meagan Roberts and husband, Jeremy and Jennifer Harris and husband, David Six Great Grandchildren: Virginia Pillion, Teddy Pillion, Henry Pillion, George Pillion, Riley Belt, Ryan Belt Funeral services for Edna Lawson will be conducted Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Larry Ramey officiating. Interment will follow at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Todd Pillion, Randy Belt, Josh Skeens, Johnny Altizer, Doug Altizer, Danny Altizer, Keith Altizer, and Billy Altizer. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Rasnick, Jim Reynolds, and John Willis. Friends may call after 6:00pm Tuesday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Edna Altizer Lawson

December 9, 1919 - January 5, 2013