Charlotte Newman Lawson, 85, of Halleck Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Mon Health Medical Center.
She was born March 6, 1936, in Fairmont, daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie (Carter) Newman.
Charlotte loved socializing with neighbors and was active in many neighborhood organizations. Her hobby was watching “Gunsmoke.” She was a lifetime member of Summers Church.
Charlotte is survived by five children, Beverly Solomon and husband Vic, James Lawson and wife Sharon, David Lawson and wife Anita, Edward Dale Lawson and wife Becky and Linda Hess and husband Randy, all of Morgantown.
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Newman and wife Mary; one special niece, Michelle Barnett; one special nephew, Russell Lawson and his wife Alecta, and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Harry Dale Lawson, who passed in October, 2015; one sister, Sue Ellen, who passed away at birth; and one brother, Kenneth Newman.
Hastings Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements and private graveside services will be held with interment at Summers Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made in Charlotte’s memory to WVU Medicine Children’s Development Office, Suncrest Center, Box 8200, Suite 350, Morgantown, WV 26506. Make note on the memo line, “Cure Kids Cancer.”
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