Velma Irene Lawless' Obituary
Velma Lawless, age 84, of Coulterville, passed away on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 1:53 a.m. in her home. Velma was born on November 30, 1922 in Coulterville, a daughter to Andrew and Nellie (Frieman) Gallagher. On December 17, 1939, she married Leonard L. Lawless Sr, in St. Genevieve, MO and he preceded her in death on May 1, 2001. She was a member of Coulterville United Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors, and Rebekah Lodge. She was a homemaker and a caregiver and took care of everyone. Survivors include two sons: Leonard (Margie) Lawless, Jr. of Swanwick, IL, Dennis (Marilyn) Lawless of Maryville, IN, a daughter: Carolyn (Lynn) Phelps of Coulterville, IL, one brother: Howard Frieman of Coulterville, IL, ten grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two grandsons: Michael and David . Funeral services will be held at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Coulterville on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tom Foster officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery. Friends may call at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Coulterville on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association.
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