Penhook……….Hazel May Lawrence, age 100 of Penhook died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her residence.

Born February 6, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Albert Florentine  Sudduth and Adelaide Rebecca Thompson Sudduth.  She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd M. Lawrence, Sr.; one son, Richard Lawrence; one sister, Alberta Zimmich; one brother, Albert Sudduth and one granddaughter, Jeri Harris.  Mrs. Lawrence was a former deli manager with Safeway and a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Floyd M. Lawrence, Jr. (Elizabeth), James "Jimmy" Lawrence (Mitzi) and John H. Lawrence (Michelle); one daughter, Sarah Fortney (Charles); seven grandchildren, Julia Hollandsworth (Samuel), John Fortney (Joan), Cherri Edwards (Jesse), Allan Lawrence, Justin Lawence (Patti), Chrissy Combs (Josh) and Hyla Morris; seven great-grandchildren, Ashley (Eddie), Christina, Alaric, Aidric, Zachary (Cassidy), Jessie Lynn and Wyatt; and three great-great-grandchildren, Olivia, Gavin and Caroline.

Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Sandy Level Baptist Church by Rev. Kendell Smith.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Nayar Hospice, 300 Ashcake Road, Ashland, VA 23005.

The family would like to thank Nayar Hospice and many family members and friends for their love and care.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.