Emma Kathryn Lawrence, age 93, died Sunday, December 27, 2014 at 9:30 PM at Hardin Hills Nursing Home, Kenton, Ohio.

She was born on June 30, 1921, in Alger to George and Isabel (Crane) McCreary who preceded her in death. On April 12, 1947, she married Richard C. Lawrence and he died Feb. 7, 1995.

Emma was a homemaker. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors. 

Surviving are a son, Gerald “Butch” (Sandra) Lawrence of Lima; two daughters, Becky (Earnie) England of Ada and Betty (James) Williams of Huber Heights; 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Jack Curl and Richard “Buster” Lawrence; two daughters, Leah Rae Curl and Donna Lawrence; a grandson, Kaleb Charles Lawrence; a great granddaughter, Tori Curl; and a sister, Jean Plott.

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger with David Holbrook officiating.

Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Hardin Hills Nursing Home and/or Hardin County Hospice.