Rose Lawrence was retired from ONU dining service
Rose C. Lawrence, 91, died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at 7:58 p.m. at VanCrest of Ada.
She was born on Dec. 22, 1924, in Alger, Ohio, to James Henry and Ida B. (Sanders) Campbell. Her parents are both deceased. On Sept. 5, 1942, she married William L. Lawrence and he died Jan. 20, 2009.
Rose retired after 17 years of working for the dining service at Ohio Northern University, Ada. She previously owned and operated Rose's Restaurant in Ada for 10 years. She most recently worked at Hardee's Restaurant in Ada for 5 years. She was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church for over 50 years.
Surviving are four sons: Larry (Judy) Lawrence of Ada, Emmitt (Debbie) Lawrence of Dola, Paul (Ruth) Lawrence of Ada and Wilbur Lawrence of Mt. Victory, Ohio and a daughter: Phyllis (Larry) Tidd of Ada. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 2 sons: Bill and Raymond Lawrence and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada ,with Pastor Mark Andreason officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call from 2-4 to 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alger Assembly of God Church, 7050 State Route 235, P.O. Box A, Alger, Ohio 45812.
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