Elba Lawhon Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elba Lawhon of Cottageville, South Carolina, who passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elba Lawhon to show support.
She was predeceased by: her mother Norma Gonzalez Graterole; and her sister Olga Bloomfield. She is survived by: her children, Michelle Deanna Mendoza of Cottageville, Darlene Lanette Ferrell (Gareth) of Summerville, Marlene Lynette Nathan (Todd) of Ruffin, Debbie Lorraine Mendoza of Cottageville and Neil Lawhon, III (Shannon) of Moncks Corner; her sisters, Evelyn Hutto of Missouri, Norma Walser of Cottageville and Gretchen Therese Graterole of Johns Island; her grandchildren, Daniel Thomas Marzka, II (Lauren), Dylan Scott-Mendoza Mullins, Deanna Michelle-Mendoza Mullins, Stefan Garrett Mendoza (Samantha), Chad Avery Nathan, Lauren Lorraine Larrabee, Lacie Ilene Larrabee, Mason O'Neil Lawhon and Logan O'Neil Lawhon; and her great grandchildren, Thomas Marzka, III, Lucas Marzka, Nicholas Marzka, Ayden Mendoza, Cooper Mendoza, Marley Mendoza, Taylor Adam and Sineath, II. She is also survived by nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials in her memory to the following: Spring Hill Baptist Church, care of Barbara Rhode, 2682 Wesley Grove Road, Cottageville, South Carolina 29435; or to, Friends of Colleton County Animal Shelter, 33 Poor Farm Road, Walterboro, South Carolina 29488.
