Florence Lee Lawrence Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Florence Lee Lawrence

April 04, 1930 - August 19, 2020

Obituary For Florence Lee Lawrence

Florence “Toots” Marie Lawrence, resident of Clairmont, AB, formerly of Buffalo Lake, AB, Passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie.

Toots was born April 4, 1930 in Johanna’s Maternity Home in Sexsmith, AB. She grew up on the farm east of Sexsmith. She attended Morningview School followed by high school in Grande Prairie where she lived in the dorm. After school, she worked at the Royal Bank in Sexsmith.

In September 1950, she married Hugh Lawrence. They had three sons: Gary (1951), Fred (1953), and Brian (1956). In 1968, she took in her brother, Ray’s, children: Joyce and Eric. She lived most of her married life on the farm in Buffalo Lake. She was secretary for many years for the local REA and the Buffalo Lake Ladies Club. Toots enjoyed gardening, cooking knitting, playing crib, and being with family.

She will be sadly missed by her children: Gary (Deb), Fred (Janice), and Brian; grandchildren: Corey, Laura (Andrew), Alanna (Lee), Lisa, (Scott), and Koren; great-grandchildren: Jade, McKenna, Alissa, Taylor, Keely, and Clark; niece Joyce Rossiter; and nephew Eric Lee.

Toots was predeceased by her parents Martin and Ingeborg, brother Raymond Lee, husband Hugh Lawrence, grandson Tyrel Lawrence, as well as several in-laws.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 2:00pm, at Valhalla Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association (9920 91 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0G3).

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June 24, 2021

Eady-Laurin Dianne & Ray

Our thoughts and prayers are with Toots's family at this time. She was a wonderful lady and her smile was always ever present.
June 24, 2021

Tomshak Mike and Sharol

Your mother and father were great friends of my parents. They often visited on the wayYou to or from Grande Prairie. It was always enjoyable visits, You have our sympathy and condolences
June 24, 2021

Toews Velma

Our deepest condolences for your familyâ??s loss. Velma and Reuben Toews ( nee McKeeman)
June 24, 2021

Roth Gail

We are very sorry for your loss. Your Mom will always be fondly remembered and loved. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time, and you are loved. All our love from, Gail, Valerie, Adele and Tania, and Grandaughters Kara and Kaley.

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