A Virtuous Mother
Phyllis
Lawson
in celebration of Sunrise: August 23, 1947
Sunset: August 26, 2015
Honorary Pallbearers
Duke Jabbar jr.
Jaylon Lawson (Grandson)
(Great Nephew) The very definition of strength A love from within that stretches to unmeasurable lengths A virtuous woman touched by God’s loving grace It was because of favor you never left his embrace Faith that did not waver even in the midst of your test And now here is my sweet angel being laid to rest A virtuous woman truly admired Hearing you speak your words of wisdom, I never grew tired In the bible it speaks to how your children will praise you My love for you reveals it to be true Blessed to have been raised by such a kind and generous woman of virtue It has been a true pleasure to watch God work through you Touching the hearts of all within your reach His word you always took special time to teach His love you shared with everyone And will continue even now that your time here with us is done An inspirational journey from birth to now I thank God for the extension he did allow You are the best part of me and I love you more than you could have ever imagined. For you I will do anything humanly possible to make you happy and proud. You are forever in my heart I will miss you with all of my heart
Love Shy
Pallbearers
Austin Jordon (Son) Tre Jordan (Grandson) Kevin Pressley
Evin Pressley (Great nephew) Duke Jabbar Sr, (Nephew) DaVonne Powers
Flowers Bearers Friends and Family
Interment
Trinity Cemetery 5210 Mt. Elliot St., Detroit, MI 48211
Final Arrangements Entrusted To Butler Funeral Home 12140 Morang Drive Detroit, MI 48224
Words of Thanks
The family of the late Phyllis lawson would like to thank each and everyone for all of your prayers, words of comfort and other expressions of kindness shown to them during this time. A more personal acknowledgment will be made at a later time. May God forever bless and keep you all Repast immediately following burial at The Open Door COGIC-Detroit 14900 East Seven Mile Detroit, MI 48205 Designed by | RG Designs | Rhonda@rhondavousg.com
Phyllis
Lawson
Wednesday, august 2, 2015
Family Hour: 10:00 AM Funeral: 11:00 am The Open Door Church of God In Christ- Detroit 14900 East Seven Mile Detroit, Michigan 48205 Supt. Alan R. Evans Sr., Officiating
The Obituary of
Phyllis
Lawson
Phyllis Patricia Lawson was born August 23, 1947 in Newport,
Arkansas to the proud parents Emma and Ernest Pressley. She was the oldest of three children. Although born in Arkansas, Phyllis was raised in Detroit, MI. Phyllis received Christ as her Lord and savior at an early age. She witnessed to non- believers alongside Pastor Bogle of Evangel Ministries. A true Missionary with a faith that did not waver even in the midst of her trials and tribulations. Phyllis had an anointing over her life that was proven time and time again throughout her victorious journey. Phyllis had many accomplishments through the grace of God with both education and professional work. She was an entrepreneur, mentor, poet, and a living testimony of God’s Favor. A loving daughter and sister. The true meaning of a devoted wife and mother. She was truly loved by all that had the opportunity to experience her loving nature. Phyllis was called home to the Lord on August 26th of 2015 at Beaumont Troy Hospital after nearly a 5 year long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Phyllis was preceded in death by her father Ernest Pressley and son Daniel Lawson Jr. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband Daniel Lawson; 4 children, Karen Jordan, Eric Jordan, Austin Jordan (Tracy) and Shynika Allison (Willie); Sister Doris Tomlinson (Eric), Brother Ernest Craig Pressley (Patricia) 13 Grandchildren, Mariah, Michael, Miguel, Jay, Ramses, Nyah, Tre, Brianna, Ariana, Tyler, Aysha, Hayley, and Kiana; a host of cousins, nieces/nephews and other loved ones.
Program Organ Prelude ~Invocation~ Ministerial Staff ~Scripture~ Ministerial Staff Musical Selection Going Up Yonder Acknowledgment of Cards & Condolences Mo. Sharon Evans Words of Expression (2 minutes please) Obituary Nichele Pressley Musical Selection ~Eulogy~ Supt. Alan R. Evans The Open Door C.O.G.I.C. Recessional I’ll Fly Away Organ Postlude