Sue H. Lawson, 89, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Brookhaven Retirement Center.
She was born on January 19, 1924 in Big Hill, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Matilda (Viars) Hudson.
Sue was an artist who loved to write poetry and painted scenery and wildlife in various mediums, often selling her work all over the United States at various Art Shows. Sue was a homemaker, wife and mother who dedicated her life to her family and home.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ben E. Lawson; 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
Sue is survived by her loving children, Mark Lawson, Greg (Brenda) Lawson, Connie Y. (Larry) Ash; grandchildren, Tina, Kelly, Angela, Ben; great grandson, Nicolas and great granddaughter, Elizabeth; two sisters, Sylvia and Dixie; numerous nieces, nephews, and many good friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio, where funeral services will begin at 6 PM Wednesday.
Graveside services will be held 1 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Berea Cemetery, Berea, Kentucky.
Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of Dayton.