Mary Evelyn Lawrence, 72, of Branson, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. She was born Oct. 5, 1942 in Many. Mary was the daughter of Troy and Bernice Manasco. She was married to Billie Lawrence for over 53 years. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, Gramma, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed many years of creating handmade treasures for family and friends with her excellent crochet, embroidery, needlepoint and sewing skills. Mary’s kind and gentle soul will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by parents; brothers, Milford Manasco, Rodney Manasco and Gordon Manasco and nephews, Matt Bridges and Dawson Lowe. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Billie Lawrence; children, Billie Lawrence, Jr., Beth Vernon and husband, Christopher, Troy Lawrence and Barbara, and Bruce Lawrence and Kathy, and Tammie Robertson; grandchildren, Rory, Savannah, Todd, Samantha, Evan, Garrett, Ian, and Misty, and two great-granddaughters, Serena and Kameryn
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