Ola Lawson

Mrs. Ola Mae Rutherford Lawson, age 86, of Grassy Creek, NC, died Monday, February 11, 2008 at Margate Health and Rehabilitation in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Lawson was born October 15, 1921 in Ashe County, NC to the late John David and Alice Pottard Rutherford. She was the widow of Marvin Lawson and was also preceded in death by four brothers. Mrs. Lawson was formerly employed as an inspector for a shoe manufacturing company. She was a member of the Rebekah?s Lodge 78, Upper Falls, Maryland. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008 at 2 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC. Rev. Warner Eller will officiate. Entombment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer. The family will receive friends from 1 pm to 2 pm prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn. Mrs. Lawson is survived by: One son: Donald Lawson of Grassy Creek, NC. One daughter: Virginia Mae Youngworth of Elkhart, Indiana. Three sisters: Elizabeth Virginia Smith and Glenna Dorran, both of Edgewood, Maryland; Edith Holt of Westminster, Maryland. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. You may send condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mrs. Lawson's arrangements.