Wanda L. Lawrence, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 6, 1941 to the late John E. and Eleanor Ranschaert. She was retired from Brown and Williamson and was a loving foster parent for over 100 children during the past 20 years.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by siblings, Charles Ranschaert, John "Billy" Ranschaert and Linda Halberg.
Wanda is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years, Jerry Lawrence; three children, Diana Hawkins, George "Billy" Hawkins and Kacie Lawrence; one grandson, Patrick Hawkins; two great-grandsons, Branden and Wyatt Hawkins; siblings, Doris Burgin, Sue Vessels and James Ranschaert; and a host of other family members and friends.
A service to celebrate her life will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Home of the Innocents.
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