It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jean Lawson of Elkhart, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 88, on April 7, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Clarence Smith and Odie Smith (Goldy); her former life partner Coy Edwards; her husband Rev. Johnny Lawson; her son-in-law Dave Zimmerman; her grandson Kevin Edwards; and her great grandchild Robbie Sutton.

She is survived by : her children, Timothy Edwards, Daniel Edwards (Carolyn), Loretta Edwards (Lydia) and Tina Zimmerman; her stepdaughters, Pamela, Laura and Angela; her sisters, Audrey Metzger and Leona Badour (Bob); her grandchildren, Justin Edwards (Jamie), Leslie Sterzik (Justin), Amy Edwards (Tekie), Bryan Phillips (Cody Thomas), Ryne Phillips and Christina (Rob); and her great grandchildren, Brandon, Rhea, Zac, Josh, Jason, Michelle, Nick, Parker and Macayla. She is also survived by her friends and co-workers.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 10th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cruz Family Funeral Home (1109 Lincolnway W, Osceola, IN 46561). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 11th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Victory Chapel Church (30898 Co Rd 20, Elkhart, IN 46517). A burial was held on Thursday, April 11th 2024 at the Prairie Street Cemetery (301 E Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cruz Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service