Betty Jean Lawson, 84, of Leckrone passed away October 10, 2020 at her home with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Edenborn, PA on December 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Haywood and Mary Long.

Betty enjoyed reading the Bible, listening to gospel music and taking care of her home. She loved cooking and baking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Nathaniel Leonard Lawson and her sisters: Willia Mae Jones and Eloise Long.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Leonard (Lastenia) Lawson, Nathaniel Lawson and Michael Parson, Natalie Ann (Barry) Lilley and Bettina Lawson; grandchildren: Nylah Lilley, Brielle Lilley, Janaye Lilley, Angi Schultz, Carolina Nation, Jessica Lawson, Tatiana Lawson and Ronald Whitener; 9 great grandchildren; sister Mary Ann Williams and brother Dorval Davis, Sr.
and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, Pa., on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. the hour of the Service in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kerry Stith officiating.

Interment at Greendale Cemetery, Masontown, PA.

Due to the COVID-19 state and federal guidelines and restrictions, social distancing and masks are required at the viewing and services.