Louise Lawrence, 90, of Joaquin, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation at 1:00 p.m. Paul Silvey and Ed Williams to officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born September 9, 1932, in DeRidder, Louisiana, Louise is the daughter of Bertha Jones Hammock and Thomas W. Hammock. She retired from being a 2 nd grade school teacher after 43 years. Louise was a member of 1 st Baptist Church in Joaquin, where she sung in the choir and loved to help with various activities.

Survivors are children, Ricky Lawrence and wife Nita Ann, Mark Lawrence, and Carol Register; grandchildren, Traci and husband Matthew Mettauer, Michelle and husband Jeremy Morvan, Amber and husband Nathan Phelps, Chad Lawrence and wife Kailyn, Brad Lawrence, Brian Register and wife Tiffany; great grandchildren, Tatum and Garrett Mettauer, Ainsley and McKenna Morvan, Kiptyn and Baylin Phelps, Kinsley Lawrence, and Kason Register; and special friend, Sondra Lawrence; and also numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, A.J. Lawrence; parents, Bertha Jones Hammock and Thomas W. Hammock; brothers, Tommy Hammock and wife Hattie, Donald Hammock and wife Barbara, Billy Hammock and wife Nancy; sisters-in-law, Annette and husband Mickey Permenter and Jo and husband Doc Doxtater; and brother-in-law, Mickey Lawrence and wife Janice. Pallbearers will be Chad Lawrence, Matthew Mettauer, Brad Lawrence, Jeremy Morvan, Brian Register, and Nathan Phelps. The family would like to thank Focus Care for all of their love and support.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com