Francis Edna Norris Lawrence, 1893-1993

Daily Iowegian - April 1993

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  Francis Edna Lawrence, 99, a resident of the Corydon Care Center for the past four years, died at the Corydon Care Center on Saturday, April 17, 1993.

  She was born Nov. 26, 1893, in Sioux City, the daughter of Jacob A. and Anna A. Norris, former residents of Numa.

  She married David Lawrence on Feb. 17, 1929, in Numa. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1963.

  Also preceding her in death were a sister and six brothers, including Percy E. Norris of Centerville.

  Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lou White of Hopkins, Minn., and numerous nieces and nephews.

  She attended the Centerville Gospel Chapel.

  Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 22, 1993, at 10 a.m. at the Lange Funeral Home in Centerville, with Pastor Tom Wright of Elkhart, Ind., officiating.

  Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lange Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jerome cemetery.

  A memorial has been established to the Centerville Gospel Chapel.