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Obituaries: Linda G. Lawrence (Mead) (Feb. 28, 1949 – March 4, 2011) |
Linda G. Lawrence (Mead), born in Scotia, Calif., on Feb. 28, 1949, died March 4, 2011, in Gasquet. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She devoted her life to her family and was very involved in her community. She worked at Crescent Elk Middle School for many years, was a member of several local churches, a leader of Girl Scout troops, and was a volunteer at the Pregnancy Care Center. Linda is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ordon Lawrence, and their four children, Tonya Lawrence and partner Crystal Ellis of Portland, Ore., Susan Ratnour and husband Bill Ratnour of Crescent City, Christy Lawrence and Misty Lawrence of San Diego. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Shauna, Billy, Sydney and Bridger Ratnour. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Moke and Joyce Mead, and sister, Sheila. She is survived by sisters Janet, Shirley and Kathy and brothers Kenny, Mike and Arnie. A viewing is open to the public on Wednesday, March 9, at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel from 10–4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Lighthouse Church, 2455 Oliver Ave. in Crescent City, on Thursday, March 10 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Linda’s name to St. Jude’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Make a Wish Foundation, 785 Market Street, Suite #400, San Francisco, CA 94103 Arrangements are under the direction of Wier's Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City. — Submitted by Wier’s Mortuary Chapel |