Elizabeth Lawrence Daniels
January 15, 2011
Elizabeth Lawrence Daniels, 82, departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2011, at Parkridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
Elizabeth was born on October 11, 1928 to Shadrick and Pansy (Parker) Gross in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a beautician and proprietor of Liz’s Beauty Salon for several years before working for the State of Iowa. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Prior to Elizabeth’s illness, she was an active member of Daughters of Eastern Star, Roadrunner Bowling League and Jack and Jill of America. Elizabeth also enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends while traveling in her RV.
Elizabeth was united in marriage to Coleman F. Lawrence on January 13, 1945, and from that union was blessed with six children: four daughters and two sons, and later in her life to Donald Daniels.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Coleman Lawrence and Donald Daniels; daughter, Sylvia Knox; sisters, Esther Taylor and Fragelia Broome; and brother, Elmer Gross.
She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Sheila L. Traylor of Kansas City, Kansas, Sharon L. Deering of Goodyear, Arizona and Sandra L. McHugh of St. Louis, Missouri; two sons, Coleman F. (Janet) Lawrence, Jr. of Pleasant Hill, Iowa and Carlton E. (Coya) Lawrence of Hudson, Wisconsin; two brothers, Shadrick P. (Sara) Gross, Jr. of Sacramento, California and Mack P. (Sandra) Lyles, Jr. of Indianola, Iowa; two sisters, Claudette B. Brooks of Rantoul, Illinois and Cornelia A. Brown of Munster, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Betty Lou Parker McAliley
01/14/2011
Dearest cousin Elizabeth Gross Lawrence Daniels,
Only God would have known when I saw you in October 2003 in Indiana at cousin Gee Gees funeral, it would be the very last time I would see you on earth. Thankfully, we had an opportunity to reminisce about our pasts, including our loves, childhood, marriages, motherhood, Eastern Star, and Jack and Jill of America, as well as bowling, and even the deaths of our parents, spouses, children, and our siblings, realizing life is so short. May God bless you.
To the family:
You had a wonderful, loving, exciting mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. We enjoyed our cousin relationship. Several years ago, I enjoyed having her as a guest in my home in Los Angeles, CA then again while sharing accommodations in Las Vegas, NV, both during bowling tournament appearances. I loved her.
Cousin Betty Lou Parker McAliley
Mission Hills, CA
Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. (Psalms 26:1-3)
Aunt Barb and The Stewart Family of Dayton, OH
01/14/2011
Our deepest sympathy and condolences are sent to (Cousin) Elizabeth's
children, grandchildren and siblings. She was a wonderful individual who
lived life to its fullest, had a beautiful spirit, and therefore, will be sorely missed.
We wish to think of her as she was during previous years, in good spirits and
health. Although recently not in the best of health, we mourn her loss none the
less, but also look forward to seeing her in the future, and relish in the fact that
she is in pain no more.
For comfort, please consult your Bibles and turn to John the Eleventh Chapter.
The story of Lazarus, Martha, Mary and of course, Jesus. Read those passages
in their entirety and I (Kendra) am sure you will find great comfort and peace . . .
just as Jesus and his Father wanted. With so many losses in our family it is
comforting to know that our God (Jehovah) has provided a way for us all
to cope.
Should any of you need anything, by all means contact us and we will assist
in any means capable. We love you all . . . Hallelujah (Praise Jah).
Truly, Aunt Barb, Kendra, Winston I, Parker, and the rest of the Stewart Family
Contact Info. - (937) 262-9297 Home (Listed)
1300 Bohn Ct, Dayton (Jefferson Twp.), OH 45418
Jean Schnell & Patti Ford
01/14/2011
We send our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow.
May God hold you in His arms,and show you His love and great care,
as you coupe with your loss.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We will also remember her trip to the farm.