Zera Denise Lawrence Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 5, 2025, at the age of 52, Zera Denise Lawrence of Gadsden, Alabama passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her nephew Lavarius. She is survived by: her parents, Robert Lee Jenkins and Lizzie Jenkins; her husband Barry Lawrence, Sr.; her children, Barry Lawrence, Jr. (Chardanya) of Gadsden, AL, Lanicia Lawrence (Amber) and Killeen; her grandchildren, Marquell Lawrence, Kylie Girdy-Terell, Ilias Lawrence and Jhelani Lawrence; her siblings, Bobby Jenkins (Rachel) of Gadsden, AL, Dorothy Cosper (Johnny) of Gadsden, AL and Larry Densmore of Gadsden, AL; her brother-in-law Jeff Lawrence (Pamela) of Gadsden, AL; and her close friend Cathy Tuck. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Adams-Buggs Funeral Service ~ Etowah Chapel (401 N 9th St, Gadsden, AL 35901). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Abundant Life Church. A burial was held on Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at the Alabama National Cemetery-Montevallo (3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115).
