Dorothy Dean (Underwood) Lawson

Dorothy Dean Lawson, age 82, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, was born in Taylor County on July 7th, 1940, to the late William Thomas Underwood and Viola Allen Underwood and departed this life on Wednesday, October 27th, 2022, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville. 

Mrs. Lawson professed her faith in Christ and was of Holiness faith.  She was a homemaker that loved to cook for her family and grandkids.  She was a true believer in reading the Bible.  Dorothy loved to read, loved her grandkids, loved to listen to bluegrass music/southern gospel, and loved flowers.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother.

Dorothy united in marriage to her husband, Bernard Lacy Lawson on June 9th, 1956, and preceded her in death in May 2005.

Survived by:

Five daughters:  Loretta Underwood and her significant other, Bobby Minor of Campbellsville; Christine Holley of Campbellsville; Judy Arnold and her husband, Mike of Campbellsville; Melissa Mardis and her husband, Ron, of Campbellsville; and Becky Stants and her husband, Brian, of Greensburg.

One son:  Dwayne Lawson and his wife, Orlinda, of Richmond, Kentucky.

Son-in-law:  David Burress of Campbellsville.

Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Along with many other family and friends.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Lawson is preceded in death by one daughter: Juanita Faye Burress.

VISITATION:  Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 6pm-8pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Sunday, October 30th, 2022, at 11am EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers:  David Burress and Lashay Clark.

Pallbearers:  Ron Mardis, Bobby Minor, Brian Stants, Mike Arnold, Brandon Spurling, and Aaron Campbell.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Dorothy Dean Lawson at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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