Lilytheta Joy Lawrence

Lilytheta Joy Williamson Lawrence. She was a Mom, grandma, great-grandma, Aunt, sister, friend, and companion. Life of Joy and Care Born to Zelma and Cleveland Williamson on February 26, 1956, in Colouden District, Crooked River, Clarendon, they named their beautiful baby girl Lilytheta Joy. She was truly a "Lily of the valley," as she was sometimes called, and the joy she brought was felt by one and all. Her childhood days were mostly spent in Colouden and sometimes in Mocho, Clarendon, where she learned a variety of life skills. She attended the Crooked River All Age School and the Colouden New Testament Church. She met and married Alrid Lawrence. This union produced eight wonderful children whom she nurtured with care, passion, and pride. She also grew up and took care of some of her relatives’ children. She instilled in them all love and discipline, teaching them humility, respect, dignity, and good manners. A stern believer in good behavior and proper conduct, she would discipline her children anywhere and anytime deemed necessary. She always ensured her children were taught the fear and love of God and were present for Sunday school at church. Her devotion meant she always did her utmost best, even going to the market or "mining inwards" to ensure they attended school and made the most of their education. This love and care extended to her grand and great-grandchildren, all of whom meant the world to her, and she yearned to live for them. Her desire to keep providing and to secure a better life for her children saw her migrating to California, U.S.A. She attended the Crenshaw United Methodist Church, where she was an active member. She loved all the children and her church family. She was an unoAicial greeter at church. She was good friends with Miss June, and she admired her pastor and his kids. She worked tirelessly as a Care giver/ Nanny and she loved all her patients and young Kids. As soon as she gets her pay checks, she would send assistance back to Jamaica for her children and, especially, her grandchildren. Whenever she communicates on the phone or in person, she never forgets to say I love you. Lilly was very proud of all of us. She just couldn’t come to Jamaica and not have something to give everyone. Her church, Colouden New Testament, was never left out; what she could not do, she arranged to get done. Legacy of Generosity Lily was a pure-hearted person who was always smiling and was never afraid to tell you when you were wrong. She was very much down to earth and straightforward. One of her favorite quotes she would always say to everyone takes it easy one day at a time. She would sing this song on a daily basic Jesus keep me near the cross. Her battle with illness never diminished her spirit of generosity and love. Even when she called her last conference meeting, she was still smiling. Some of her last words were: "My children, you all must live good, take care of the younger ones". Good she certainly lived. Though we mourn her passing, we are grateful for the countless lives she has impacted positively and the legacy of care and love she leaves behind. Lilytheta's warmth, kindness, and zest for life will continue to inspire us all. May we celebrate her life by embracing ourselves with the same joy, generosity, and warmth she showed us every day. Because she gave a little more than she took, because she fixed a little more than she broke, and because she is the kind who would help a stranger any day, I know there's a place up there for people like her. And when I found myself in times of trouble, Mother Lily would say to me, "There will be an answer, let it be". She succeeded by: ● Six children: John, Ann, Peter, Dwaine, Dackie, and Kemesha. ● Eleven grandchildren. ● One great-grandchild. ● Brothers, sisters, Aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, and a whole host of relatives and friends. Sleep on, Mrs. Lily, take your rest. You've done your best; we will do the rest. We loved you!

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