Miriam Ward Lawrence Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 22, 2026, at the age of 101, Miriam Ward Lawrence of Suffolk, Virginia passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Miriam Ward Lawrence to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Noah Robert Ward and Martha Ann "Annie" Byrum Ward; her husband Douglas L. Lawrence, Sr.; her son Douglas L. Lawrence, Jr. (Carolyn); and her sisters, Madeline Wagner, Florine Ellis and Frances Hill.
She is survived by: her daughter Gail L. Kelly (Tommy); her grandchildren, Douglas L. Lawrence, III (Gina), Mahlon B. Lawrence (Dawn), Thomas V. Kelly (Liz) and Caroline M. Kelly; her great grandchildren, Heather Fritzel (Chris), Whitney Lawrence, Courtney Murphy (Brennan) and Lindsey Lawrence; and her great great grandchildren, Riley Murphy and Evelyn Murphy. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
