It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Myrtle Lawson of Brookhaven, Mississippi, born in Richmond, Virginia, who passed away on January 7, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Jessie R. Kidd and Evelyn L. Mays Kidd; her former life partner Robert Lee Coney; her husband Jimmie N. Lawson; her son Gary Lynn Coney; her siblings, Billy Kidd, Jessie Kidd and Phyllis Smith; and her son-in-law David P. Russell Sr..

She is survived by : her children, Rickey Coney (Pamela) and Anita C. Russell; her sister Jackie Powell (Robert); her grandchildren, David Russell II (Kelli), Celeste Westmoreland (Jason), Jennifer Evans (Matthew) and Clay Russell (Christi); and her great grandchildren, Ava Russell, Silas Russell, Cole Russell and Reed Russell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Children's Village, Dickerson Place Campus, 491 Dickerson Lane S.E., Brookhaven, MS 39601.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartman-Jones Funeral Home