Lawrence, Frances Pauline

1925 - 2012  (87 years)

• Name	Lawrence, Frances Pauline
  Born	12 Jul 1925	Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	24 Oct 2012	Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia, USA
  Buried	27 Oct 2012	Circle View Cemetery - Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia, USA
  	Findagrave.com Memorial #99940965
  Person ID	I8828	Coursey-Sansing Tree
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2020

  
  

  Father	Lawrence, George Dewey,   b. 16 Apr 1898, Oklahoma, USA ,   d. 24 Jan 1957, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA  (Age 58 years)
  Mother	Williams, Annie Lou,   b. 29 Jun 1902, Alabama, USA ,   d. 14 Nov 1989, Monroe, Walton County, Georgia, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Married	4 Nov 1917	DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
  Family ID	F3620	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Early, James Werner,   b. 8 Jun 1923, Alabama, USA ,   d. 7 Feb 1998, Rockdale County, Georgia, USA  (Age 74 years)
  Married	1 May 1947	Alabama, USA
  Children	1. Early, Julie   2. Early, Joseph Lawrence (Joe)   3. Early, Bruce WIlliam   4. Early, Marti
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2020
  Family ID	F3630	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Firth, Dr. Robert
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2020
  Family ID	F3631	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Frances Lawrence Early Firth, 87, of Social Circle, died October 24.  She was born in Birmingham, AL on July 12, 1925, to the late George and Annie Lawrence.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 50 years, James W Early; sister, Lois Lawrence Grimes; and brothers, Bill Lawrence and Virgil Lawrence.  Frances enjoyed many years of raising her family while living throughout the United States as a miltiary wife.  Some of the more memorable moves took the family to Bedford, MA; Honolulu, HI; Washington D. C.; and Dallas, TX.  Frances came back to the south to be close to her sister and mother.  Frances was a long time member of the Social Circle United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing alto in the choir, updating historical church records for publication in 2001, as well as participating in many other church functions.  She held secretary, registrar and historian positions as a member of the DAr (Daughters of the American Revolution), and several positions with the UDC (United Daughters of the Confederacy) and served as president and secretary for the local AARP.  She enjoyed being a member of the Gateways Garden Club and Social Circle Sewing Club.  She showed her true patriotism throguh her favorite hobby; collecting eagle memorabilia and figurines.  She is survived by her second husband of 12 years, Dr. Robert Firth of Monroe, her four children and their spouses, Alvin and Julie Early Ellis of Memphis, TN; Pete and Marti Early Tanner of Mabank, TX; Joe and Ellen Early of Monroe, GA; and Bruce and Ann Early of Seagoville, TX; 8 grandchildren; 6 nieces, 4 nephews and families; and Robgert's children, Francis E. (Bud) and Sandra Firth of DeRidder, LA; Holly J. Firth of Shadydale, GA; 4 granchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2:00 P.M. at the Social Circle United Methodist Church with Dr., John Huggins officiating & nephew Larry Grimes co-officiating.  Burial followed at Social Circle City Cemetery .  Flowers are appreciated or in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Social Circle United Methodist Church, Alzheimer's Association, or Abbey Hospice.  Contributions may be sent to the Abbey Hospice FOundation, PO Box 68, Social Circle, GA 30025.