Obituary of Hazel Lawson

Hazel I Lawson, 86, of Washington Township, NJ, died Monday in the HCR Manor Care Facility, Palmer Township, PA. She was born on March 20, 1922 in Belvidere, NJ, the daughter of the late George Morgan and the late Mary (Williams) Morgan Hoyd. She was a former Girl Scout leader, enjoyed crafts, sewing and cooking. Hazel volunteered at Warren County Food Pantry and was a member of the women's group of the Washington Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Survivors:Hazel is survived by three daughters: Susan Asselta of Kempeton , PA, Bonita (Bonnie) Shaw of TN, and Betsy Smith of Perkasie, PA; eleven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Her son, Thomas Lawson, Jr., a brother, Elmer Morgan, a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bill Rufe all died earlier Services: Friends may call Thursday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at DeVoe Funeral Service Inc., 136 West Washington Ave, Washington, NJ. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:30 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Assembly of God, Benevolent Fund, 33 Brass Castle Rd., Washington, NJ 07882. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: Dear Betsy and Susan: I was so sorry to read about your mother. My mother and your mother actually spent some time as roommates at Lopatcong Care Center last spring. Like your mother, my mother passed away in July and I cannot tell you when the pain starts to ease. Please know that you and your families will be in my daily thoughts and prayers. Always, Maryann Perry