Velma Lawson
Velma R. Lawson, 92, of Sherman, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Velma was born on July 23, 1933, in Lakewood Township, IL to Orrie and Nita (Ruff) Wade. Velma married the love of her life, James E. Lawson, on June 29, 1952, and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2014.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Ruby Baker, Geneva Puckett, Jean Donaker, John Wade and Don Wade.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindi Lawson of Springfield, IL, Kathy (John) Levin of Sherman, IL, and Nancy (John) Durham of Summerville, SC; nine grandchildren, Amanda (Mitch) Boston, Aaron Barbee, Allyssa (Josh) Black, Abigail (Andrew) Nicol, Ben Levin, Leah Levin, Hannah (Matt) Cobb, Maddie (fiancé, Abraham) Durham, and Cameron Durham; three great-grandchildren, Jackson Boston, Owen Nicol, and Aryeh Kemmerlin; sister, Leta Bruckner of Shelbyville, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Velma was a resident of the Springfield area since 1951. She worked for many years at the State of Illinois with the Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement.
Velma was a dedicated member of Grace Lutheran Church. She volunteered at the Grace Lutheran Food Pantry and the Hoogland Center since 2008. She was also involved with volunteering at the MUNI escorting the bus for many wonderful performances.
Memorial Gathering: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Hoogland Center for the Arts, 3rd Floor.
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Hoogland Center for the Arts, 3rd Floor, with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating. A private inurnment will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoogland Center for the Arts or Grace Lutheran Food Pantry.
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