Ruth Lawrence

Ruth Neundorfer Lawrence passed away July 13th at the Glen Retirement Center in Shreveport, LA. She was born to Colonel and Eddie Neundorfer October 12, 1930 at Fort Benning, Georgia. She finished Groesbeck, Texas High School in 1949 in the upper 10% of her class. She attended SMU where she was Tri Delta. Hollis L Lawrence, Jr. of Carthage, TX married her in 1951 in Groesbeck, TX. They had 50+ years of happiness and he was her best friend and love of her life. To this union three beautiful boys were born, Hollis Dee (Mary Lou) of Owasso, OK; Michael Lloyd (Michelle) of Shreveport LA and Edward Joseph (Jennife) of Denton TX.
Their parents were proud for the joy, love enjoyment and fun they brought to this family of five. Jeremy (Holly) of Panama City, FL; Clay (Ammie) of Dallas, TX; Jonathan (Amber) of Hallsville, TX, Callye of Austin, TX and Christopher of Tampa, FL were her wonderful grandchildren. To her great delight four great-granddaughters and one great grandson greeted with love, Emma, Madison, Rylee, Myla and Logan.
Ruth was a true daughter of The Republic of Texas and enjoyed being a member of the daughters of the Revolutionary War of 1812. With positions as secretary, bookkeeper, advertising and chaplain. Ruth bequest the Christian faith of her fathers, kindness, forgiveness and love to her beautiful family. A special gift of love to Michael and Michelle for their care and always being there. God Bless. (Obituary written by Ruth Lawrence)
A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Faulkenberry Cemetery, Groesbeck, TX.