Clara Bernice Lawson
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Clara Bernice Lawson

  • October 10, 1916 - February 7, 2012
  • Maumelle, Arkansas
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“You have been a great friend and neighbor to my parents,Mildred and Robert Hardin,my sister,Mildred and my brother, Robert.I will never forget your...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: ANN HARDIN POLK Little Rock, Ar.

“I was blessed to know Vance and Bernice from my earliest memories. I grew up in Greenwood and First Presbyterian Church (I'm now age 62). They were...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: John Pittman - Greenwood, MS

“Mrs. Winters, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mrs. Lawson was lucky to have you to care for her in such a great way. I enjoyed having Mrs. Lawson...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Trish Thompson - Maumelle, AR

“Bunny was a loyal, affectionate, and affirming friend. She and Vance were special. ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Eade and Jane Anderson - Montreat, NC

“I sat with her at Cedar Heights Baptist Church. I will miss her very much. I went to the nursing home to see her she was always happy to see everyone...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Andrea Smith - North Little Rock, AR

“Bernice was a very special friend. Her sweet smile and hugs always made me feel like I was just the one she wanted to see. She will always have a...Read More » ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Elizabeth Melton - Greenwood, , MS

“My deepest sympathy in your loss of a wonderful person...Mickey ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Mickey Black - Greenwood, MS

“My favorite memory of "Aunt Bunny" is the sanctuary doors opening at Cedar Heights on Sunday mornings and Aunt Bunny walking in with that beautiful...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Mildred Green - Maumelle, AR

“Mrs. Bernice was the epitome of Southern grace and charm and she and Mr. Vance were the sweetest couple and most dedicated church members. She was...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Susan Beckham - Greenwood, MS

“I could always tell it was Berniece the moment I picked up the phone. She had a very distinctive voice. She loved this congregation, she loved this...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Dr. Rusty Douglas - Greenwood, MS

“Bunny had the brightest smile that lit up a room. What a joy! She will be greatly missed. So very sorry and sad that she will no longer be with us...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Chris, Heather and Hananh - TN

“Wish we could have gone fishing together more! ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: John & Heather Winters - Vilonia, AR

“What a beautiful bundle of beauty, love and fun. Bunny always made me smile and laugh and she always loved to see me visit and hated to see me go. ...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Linda DeArmond Young

“Bunny and I have been close for many years. She and my mother were double first cousins and every time I looked at Bunny I thought of my mom because...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Michael Ivy - Benton, AR - Cousin


Clara Bernice Lawson, 95, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at Maumelle Health and Rehab. Mrs. Lawson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, affectionately known as "Aunt Bunny" to family and friends. Mrs. Lawson was born on October 10th, 1916 on her family's farm outside of Warren, AR.
She and her late husband, Vance, spent much of their marriage in Greenwood, MS where they were active members of First Presbyterian Church where she taught in the Children's Sunday School and was Presbyterian Woman of the Year, 1993 for her faithful service in the Women's Ministry. She was also a retired dental assistant to Dr. Thad Andrews. Since moving to Maumelle in 2002, Mrs. Lawson was active in the Dorcas Sunday School class at Cedar Heights Baptist Church and she leaves behind a legacy as a woman who loved those around her deeply. She loved to cook, to garden, sew and especially loved to fish.
Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Vance Lawson; brothers, Robert and Hollis DeArmond; sister, Atheleen Holland and nephews, Michael and David DeArmond. She is survived by her son, Robert Lawson; two grandchildren, Amiel and Sarah Lawson; sister, Leola Burnham; sister-in-law, Barbara DeArmond (Hollis); two nephews, Tom and Tim Burnham; four nieces, Mary Winters (Charles), Linda Brucks (Edward), Yvonne Chappell and Dee Dee Hill; as well as several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins .
The family would like to express our deep and sincere appreciation to the staff of Maumelle Health and Rehab for their love and care for Mrs. Lawson. She truly had some caring angels.
Mrs.Lawson's family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. at Cedar Heights Baptist Church in North Little Rock, AR with the funeral services following at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cedar Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 14510 Cedar Heights Rd., North Little Rock, AR 72118.