With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lela Beatrice Lawler (Kilgore, Texas), born in Rotan, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lela Beatrice left this world on May 7, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lela Beatrice Lawler to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Lee and Elya Mae Decker. She is survived by: her husband Don Lawler; her children, Don Lawler (Tracie) and Tracey Smithson (Steve); her grandchildren, Ariel Hoch (Adam), Addison Lawler (Fennie), Faith Lawler and Carter Smithson; her sister Vera Floyd of Midland; and also, Marshall, Austin and Collins Hoch.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First Christian Church (609 E Main St, Kilgore, TX 75662).
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to be made to First Christian Church, 609 E. Main St., Kilgore, TX 75662, or to Disciples Crossing Camp and Conference Center, 3693 State Hwy 31, Athens, Texas 75752.