Deborah Jane Lawson, age 54, of Iberia, died Saturday, July 29, 2006, at Lake Regional Hospital. She was born in Iberia on June 16, 1952, a daughter of the late William Clarence and Myrtle Marie (Branson) Lawson.
She was a member and worked in the nursery at the First Baptist Church in Iberia. She also volunteered at the Iberia Senior Center.
Those who survive her include: four brothers, Don Lawson and wife Janis of Iberia, Myrel Lawson and wife Delcie of Brumley, Charles Lawson and wife Kathryn of Florissant and Bill Lawson of O'Fallon; one sister, Betty Prater and husband Ralph of Washington and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
One sister, Virginia Ruth, also preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 10-12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, with services immediately following at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Rev. Glen Golden will officiate. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jim Matt Lawson Cemetery Fund.