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Anita Strong Lawson

Funeral services for Anita Strong Lawson, age 59, of Fayetteville, will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lawson passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Mrs. Lawson was a native of Lincoln County, the daughter of the late J.L. and Ruby Mullinax, the Vice President and loan officer at First National Bank for over 40 years. She was the past President of Main Street, active with the Humane Society, St. Jude Childrens Hospital, First National Bank’s Student Advisory Board, the Heart Walk, the Leadership Lincoln, Host of Christmas Past committee, C.L.E.A.N. committee and a member of the Historical Society.

Survivors include her husband Micky Lawson, daughter Camille Strong Raby and husband Bryan of Fayetteville, grandson Hamilton Bennett Raby of Fayetteville, three sisters Mary Ann Gattis of the Howell community, Lori Jobe of the Howell community, Beth Porter of the Howell community and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Higgins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Fayetteville/Lincoln County Humane Society or the St. Jude Childrens Hospital.

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#1 Comment By Joan Mouser On July 25, 2016 @ 9:36 pm

Mickey, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . May God give you peace now and in the days ahead. Love you my friend.

#2 Comment By Kathy Smith On July 25, 2016 @ 10:13 pm

Just saw her two weeks ago and we were looking at grandsons. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I thought she was one of the most sweetest and beautiful person I knew. My prayers are with each of you at this time. She had so much love for her family and freinds she will be greatly missed.

#3 Comment By Audrey Gentry On July 25, 2016 @ 10:15 pm

So sorry for your loss.

#4 Comment By Ronnie and Eloise Hudgins On July 25, 2016 @ 10:34 pm

Mary Ann I am so sorry to learn of your sisters passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you

#5 Comment By Odessa Dangerfield On July 25, 2016 @ 10:41 pm

My prayers are with each of you along with her work family. I have such great memories of working with her for 9 years. She was always a great person.

#6 Comment By Connie Amos On July 25, 2016 @ 11:37 pm

Micky I am so sorry for your loss!

#7 Comment By Rita Harris Henderson On July 26, 2016 @ 12:00 am

So sorry to hear of your loss. I thought a lot of Anita and her family. You are in our prayers

#8 Comment By Sherri Erwin-FNB -Lending-Main Office On July 26, 2016 @ 12:59 am

Heaven gained a TRUE ANGEL on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Anita was a friend, a co-worker & a lady you could call on not matter what you needed or wanted!!! A Lady always there to lend a helping hand. It saddens my heart greatly that she only got to enjoy her first grandchild for such a short time. My thoughts & prayers are with each of you. The First National Bank Family will definately feel the loss for a long time to come. Rest in Peace Sweet Lady!!!!

#9 Comment By Tina Mitchell On July 26, 2016 @ 2:18 am

So sorry for your loss.

#10 Comment By Lance and Shirley Wallace On July 26, 2016 @ 2:52 am

Micky, We are so sorry for your loss. Anita was a great help to me many times over the years at the bank and she will certainly be missed. You are in our prayers.

#11 Comment By Linda Dannen On July 26, 2016 @ 3:24 am

I feel so sorry for your loss.
Lots of love to you and your family during this difficult time.

#12 Comment By Susan Hancock Dolberry On July 26, 2016 @ 4:58 am

Camille and Micky, I am so sorry to hear if your loss. Anita was an amazing and beautiful woman. I can’t imagine Fayetteville without her. You, your family and her many friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

#13 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On July 26, 2016 @ 12:57 pm

Micky, Camille & family, My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God help comfort you. The wonderful memories you have will help heal your heart. Anita will be missed by many dear friends.

#14 Comment By Marie and Dennis Caldwell On July 26, 2016 @ 12:59 pm

Anita had so much energy and drive. I worked with her on several boards and committees and she always impressed me with her imagination and decorating ideas for every event. She was the first one to bring furniture, flowers, decorative items, anything to make the décor festive and fun. She was a special person and will be missed by family and the many friends she made. Prayers for Camille and family and for Mickey.

#15 Comment By STEPHANIE SHARP On July 26, 2016 @ 1:17 pm

I am so sad to hear of Anita’s passing, she was such a beautiful, sweet lady. We worked together for several years at FNB and I always thought of her as a friend. I will be praying for peace for your family.

#16 Comment By Tina Peel On July 26, 2016 @ 2:11 pm

So so sorry for your loss. She was an awesome lady, I will miss her. Through the years she was always so helpful & kind and I thought the world of her. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Sending prayers and hugs to the family during this difficult time, there are no words to help the pain, just hold onto those precious memories.

#17 Comment By Kim McWhirter On July 26, 2016 @ 2:53 pm

Mickey and Camille,
I’m so very sorry about your loss. I thought a lot of Anita. She was such a sweet soul. My prayers are with you all. Love you and thinking of you. Kim

#18 Comment By Brenda Burns On July 26, 2016 @ 3:35 pm

Mickey and Family ,So Very sorry for your loss.

#19 Comment By Nancy Mitchell On July 26, 2016 @ 8:23 pm

Mickey I am so sorry for your loss. Anita was a very sweet and beautiful lady. May God hold you close during this time my prayers are with you and your family.

#20 Comment By Ronnie Stout On July 26, 2016 @ 10:37 pm

Micky,so sorry to hear about your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

#21 Comment By Cortney Hammons Hoffman On July 27, 2016 @ 12:43 am

Camille,

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God hold you in His arms and comfort you today and all the days ahead.

#22 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On July 27, 2016 @ 2:40 pm

May God bless the family!! We pray that the Lord gives you comfort at this sad time!!

#23 Comment By Jeff Mc Kee On July 27, 2016 @ 3:47 pm

Micky, Thinking about you my “old” friend in your time of loss. Cherish and embrace all the memories of your life together. Take care.

#24 Comment By GERALD and WANDA SCOTT!! On July 27, 2016 @ 6:57 pm

God bless you and your family!!

#25 Comment By Steve norman On July 27, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Elizabeth and I are shocked Anita was so kind to us, I have known Anita virtually all my life. She was there for us when we needed her we will never forget it. She was truly one of a kind God bless her entire family.

#26 Comment By Bobby Lanier On July 27, 2016 @ 11:45 pm

Really hate to hear this. Will really miss her and her helping to save the Gattis House.

#27 Comment By Naomi smith palmer On July 28, 2016 @ 7:43 pm

I know she will be miss.what a great loss,my prayer to Camille ,Bryan ,Hamilton an all of her family

#28 Comment By Pete & Debbie Wells On July 28, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Micky & Camille,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You both and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Anita was a very special lady and will be missed by all.

#29 Comment By Crystal Gatlin Priddy On July 30, 2016 @ 6:26 am

Micky so sorry for your loss! I was so incredibly sad when I heard the news. Your wife was always so sweet to Dad whenever we were at the bank. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!