Leah Kathleen Lawson
  • Born on: August 8, 1926
  • Departed on: September 23, 2018
  • Resided in: Marion, IA

Leah Kathleen Lawson

Leah Kathleen (Kingyon) Lawson entered this world on August 8, 1926, born in Ottumwa to Curtis Augustus and Lura (Montgomery) Kingyon.  She left this world under a full moon on September 23, 2018 at the age of 92.  She outlived all of her enemies and most of her friends. 

Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband JC Harris, second husband Arthur Lawson, her parents, a brother Johnny (in childhood), brother Paul Kingyon, sister Rachel Leedom and son-in-law JC Burns.  

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Burns (children KC and Alex), son Curtis Harris (children Jessica, Emily, Jonathan), 12 great grandchildren and sister Mary Grimes.  

Per her wishes her body has been cremated and no services planned.  

Memorial may be directed to West End Presbyterian Church in Ottumwa where she had been a long time member.  

Special thanks to her neighbors and friends Bill and Andrea Dudley and Kathryn Rifenberry of Ottumwa, and also to the staff of Winslow House Care Center in Marion, IA who cared for her the last year of her life. 
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