Mary Lou Lawson Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Lou Lawson of Smithville, Tennessee, who departed this world on April 3, 2025 at the age of 93. Mary leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Lawson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Thedford and Edna Pauline Cook Phillips; her husbands, Lawrence P. Cantrell and Cordell Lawson; her son Lawrence T. Cantrell; and her siblings, Norma Gunter, Faye Walker, Jane Eller, Bill Phillips and Clarence Phillips.
She is survived by: her children, Deborah Smith (Lee) of Cookeville, Vicky Langston (Donald), Catherine McKeown of Smithville, Edward Cantrell (Roberta) of Harriman, Bill Lawson of Texas and Teresa Jones (Paul) of Texas; her grandchildren, Daniel, Stephen, Jessica, Stephanie and Elijah; and her great grandchildren, Hudson, Emery, Clara, Grant, Thalan, Junalee, Anna, Layken, Sophie, Onyx and Percie. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethel Cemetery in memory of Ms. Lawson.
