Rachel C. Lawrence Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 22, 2024, at the age of 87, Rachel C. Lawrence of Steubenville, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel C. Lawrence to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mark Hayes Sr. and Lottie M. Taylor Hayes; her husband Joseph William Lawrence; her children, Carl Hayes, Alonzo Lawrence, Ananias Lawrence and Joseph Lawrence; her siblings, Evelyn Moss, William Hayes, Mark Hayes, Raymond Hayes, Joseph Hayes Sr., Floyd Hayes Sr., Bernard Hayes Sr. and James Hayes Sr.; and her children, James Lawrence (Venus) and Rachel Burke (Keith).
She is survived by: her children, Aaron Hayes (Rasheeda), Karen Hayes, William Lawrence, Mary Brown (Carl), Benjamin Lawrence, Lewis Lawrence (Kelly) and Marlon Lawrence. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 30th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Gregory-Martin Chapel (255 S 7th St, Steubenville, OH 43952). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 30th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Her generous spirit extended beyond her home as she founded "Operation Blessing," a program dedicated to helping families in need by donating clothing during times of disaster.
