Betty J Lawrence

Betty Jane Lawrence (nee Hein), 94, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1932 in Avon, Ohio. After Betty graduated in 1950 from Elyria High School, she then married her high school sweetheart, Richard Lawrence in 1952. The two of them built a home in Elyria Township where they raised their family, and wintered many years in Jupiter, Florida. Most recently she resided in Wellington, Ohio with one of her daughters and son-in-law.

She held many PTA positions when her children were in school, and was a member of the Elyria Township Fire Department Sirens. She was employed by Elyria City Schools food services, retiring in 1994.

She and her husband enjoyed golfing, traveling, camping, and gardening; but her greatest joy was spending time with their family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Richard Lawrence; son, Rick Lawrence (Kris, surviving); 10 siblings; and a grandson.

She will be deeply missed by her family; son, Randy Lawrence of Fremont; daughters, Linda Gasser of Cleveland, Lana (Bob) Judson of Elyria, Lisa (Neal) Widdowson of Wellington and Lori (Rodney) Moore of Elyria; 11 grandchildren and their spouses; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews,

The family will receive friends at Reichlin Roberts Bollinger Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 10:30 -11:30 am, followed by the burial at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon at 12 noon.

The family appreciates the love and care provided to Betty by the staff and residents at Riverview Pointe Care Center in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.