Ann F. Lawrence, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away on July 21, 2024 at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL surrounded by her family.
Frances Ann Fisher was born on May 18, 1932 to Frances (Ryder) and Frank C. Fisher in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls (Ohio) High School in 1950. That same year, she met the love of her life, David Lawrence of Illinois, at a Methodist church camp in Indiana. They married on October 26, 1957.
Ann graduated from Simmons College (now University) in Boston, MA in 1954 with a degree in Retailing. Prior to her marriage, she worked for the Advance Pattern Company in New York, NY and Halle Brothers department stores in Cleveland, OH. Dave’s job took them to Lincoln, NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, and the Chicago suburbs, where they settled in Western Springs in 1970.
Ann was very active in P.E.O., both as a member of local chapter DF-LP and on the state level. Ann chaired the state convention in 1984, then went on the state board of officers. She served for 6 years, culminating in her presidency in 1989-1990. Ann was also a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Western Springs, where she served on many committees through the years.
Ann was pre-deceased by her parents; in-laws; and beloved husband of 65 years, David W. Lawrence, who passed away on July 1, 2023 She is survived by her children: David William Lawrence Jr. (Shelly) of Great Falls, VA and Lisa Coffman (John) of Polo, IL; and grandson David William Lawrence III (Madeline Britvec) of Washington, DC.
The family wishes to extend deep gratitude to the staff at Serenity Hospice & Home for their outstanding care and support during Ann’s final days.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home (P.O. Box 462, Oregon, IL 61061).
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
