Carolyn Monroe Lawson, wife of Charles Lawson, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Lawson was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on March 15, 1939, daughter of the late Allen Monroe and Mary (Massey) Monroe.

Carolyn was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and retired from Hollister after many dedicated years of service. She loved to shop and spend time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie Monroe; and two sisters, Betty Decker and Bonnie McGann.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Troy E. Lawson of Stuarts Draft and Mitchell J. Lawson and his wife, Tracy of Waynesboro; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Lawson (Jimmy Moses) of Stuarts Draft; a sister, Debbie Beale of Myrtle Beach; two brothers, Steve Monroe and his wife, Diane and Earl Monroe and his wife, Joy; five grandchildren, Cory Lawson and his wife, Chelsea, Maverick Lawson, Heather Boone, Deric Boone, and Trevor Knott and his wife, Kayla; and eight great-grandchildren, Hunter, Gunnar, Nolan, Clark, Colton, Elena, Haven and Jensen.

The family will be having a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Ridgeview Church in Stuarts Draft, Virginia and the family will welcome friends and guests from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. by Pastor Josh Shifflett and Pastor Jeremy Wood.

Isaiah 66:13 “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”

Proverbs 31:25 “Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

“My beautiful grandmother, God looked around his garden, and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired and faithful face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful; he always takes the best. ~ Cory”

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net