Patricia Ann Lawrence
Age 73, of Lansing, MI, passed away April 26, 2013. She was born July 24, 1939, in Corning, NY, daughter of the late Dwane and Marcia Schofield.
Patricia was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. She raised over 100 foster children in her home and volunteered for 25 years at St. Lawrence Hospital.
She is survived by her son, Mark (Sandy) Lawrence; son-in-law, Robert Greer; and four grandchildren, Nikkole and Matthew Greer, Jennifer and Benjamin Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lynn V. Lawrence in 1987 and daughter Lori Ann Greer in 2009.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 501 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing, with Pastor Rob Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to her church.
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Cheryl Swix
April 27, 2013 at 2:09 amPat was my neighbor for 20 yrs. & her son Mark & my son Brian were best friends through high school.
I will miss her friendship & her laugh. She brought joy to many.
Kathy Minns
April 27, 2013 at 3:47 pmI only met Pat through her daughter Lori and son-in-law Rob Greer. She had a spirit that is rare to this world and that shined through her daughter also. She left the world with a kinder spirit to everyone that she came in contact with. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jan Schewe
April 27, 2013 at 3:57 pmMike and I were sad to hear of Pat’s death. She was a sweet and cheery presence at Mt. Hope UMC for many years. She’ll be missed.
Michelle Lyons
April 28, 2013 at 12:59 pmAunt Pat always knew how to make us laugh. My favorite memory is that she never forgot how much I loved gummy bears and always send me some at Christmas even when I couldn’t make it back to Michigan to get them in person.
Chuck Schofield
April 29, 2013 at 10:40 amCousin Patty ….
I was truly saddened yesterday when I received the call from Mark informing me of your passing. God certainly blessed you with your ability to light up the darkest room with your little candle. Keitha and I also feel very blessed to have had an opportunity to get together last summer and chat for hours. I will never ever forget your wonderful infectious and truly honest laugh and smile (just like Aunt Marcia). You were so special, always thinking of others as you opened your home and backyard to host events for those who’s life was more challenged than yours with eyesight problems and giving little children the opportunity to truly enjoy the spirit. of unencumbered space as your backyard was like the most beautiful park. And finally your sheer joy when talking about Nikki, Mark and all beautiful things that come with family. Your warmth will always be with them and they will feel it when they most need it.
I will miss you and love you ….. forever.
Lou Leonard, Red Hat Group
April 29, 2013 at 11:14 amPat’s life was a prime example of someone making a difference. She will leave a space in the lives of many.