Mrs. Donna Rae Lawler, age 79 of Bolivar, MO, passed away Monday, March 5, 2019, in her daughters home. She was born November 16, 1939, in Fair Play, MO, to Harry Benjamin and Gladys Jewel (Grant) Forgey. She was united in marriage to George William Lawler, Jr. June 22, 1957, and to this union five children were born.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 57 years George William Lawler, Jr.; a baby brother, and another brother Joe Ben Forgey.
She is survived by five children: Donna Choate, George Lawler, III, Rodney Lawler, Renee Stanford, and Brent Lawler; 15 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.
According to Donna’s wishes her body will be cremated. A graveside service will be held at Barren Creek Cemetery Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.