Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 06/Nov/2023
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Yvonne (Vonnie) Lucille Flemming Lawrence passed away
peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023. A lifelong
Town of Newburgh resident, Yvonne was born June 28, 1928 to
Randolph C. and Edna (Ernst) Flemming. She attended NFA,
where she excelled in sports throughout her high school
years. She proudly earned a basketball scholarship to
Brockport College upon her graduation in 1947. However,
Vonnie had always said she wanted to marry a farmer and
putting aside further schooling she married Robert Lawrence,
a 3rd generation farmer, on November 19, 1949. Born in a
time that often considered "a woman's place was in the home"
Vonnie stepped outside the expected. For over 20 years she
worked beside her husband on the dairy farm while raising 5
children. In the late 60's Vonnie and Bob took a leap of
faith, sold the dairy farm and started over. They built a
new home and a new life on what is now Lawrence Farms
Orchards. Married to Bob over 65 years, Yvonne's focus
remained constant: her family, her friends and the farm.
Yvonne's own youthful dedication to sports carried through
to encouragement and support for her children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren in any athletic activities. For
herself, Yvonne enjoyed watching the Olympics, football,
soccer or any sport on TV, but especially "her Yankees". A
woman of devotion, Yvonne loved the Lord. She touched the
lives of many through the years of her spiritual journey.
One of the most important parts of healing in her life was
her recovery with AA for over 47 years. Yvonne also
treasured the blessings and fellowship she received as a
member of the Sand Angels for nearly 20 years. Yvonne was
predeceased by her husband Robert, her sisters Barbara and
Julie and her brother Butch. She is survived by her sister
Susan A. Flemming of Walworth, WI, children Margaret (Thom)
Waz of Newburgh, John (Kim) Lawrence of Wappinger, David
Lawrence of Key West, FL, Richard (Jane) Lawrence of
Newburgh and Daniel (Shannon) Lawrence of Palm City, FL.
Known as Memom to the younger generations she is survived by
her 15 grandchildren: Ellen, Anna (Brian Casey), Erin (Mike
Cunningham) and Graig (Emily) Waz, Kiel (Meghan) Lawrence
and Megan (Ryan) Wiley, Reginald (Katy), Christine and Ross
Lawrence, Michael (Jessica) and Kevin (Jennifer) Lawrence,
Theresa (Scott) Driggs and Giovanna (Tradelle) Ward, Luke
(Megan) and Eric (Amanda) Lawrence, and her 21
great-grandchildren: Cameron Waz, Owen Casey, Brayden Ernst,
Ryan, Brooke and Hudson Lawrence, Lachlan and Finnian Wiley,
Mason and Gage Lawrence, Julianna, Lily, Eve and Mackenzie
Lawrence, Amelia and Mark Lawrence, Harper, Isla and Sloane
Driggs, Sienna Ward, and Luna Rose Lawrence, several nieces
and nephews, and the many wonderful children and
grandchildren of her "adopted families". Yvonne's family
would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her
at-home caregivers: Catherine, Evett, Heather, Fiona, JoAnn,
Melinda and Wanita. Also, our thanks go out to Hospice of
Orange County as well as to the many supportive friends and
members of our adopted families for their faithful,
compassionate care for Memom during her journey.
Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday,
November 8, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at White, Venuto
and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank
Road, Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral Services and interment
will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memom
requested, rather than flowers, that you please make a
donation to your favorite charity.
Yvonne (Vonnie) Lucille Flemming Lawrence passed away
peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023. A lifelong
Town of Newburgh resident, Yvonne was born June 28, 1928 to
Randolph C. and Edna (Ernst) Flemming. She attended NFA,
where she excelled in sports throughout her high school
years. She proudly earned a basketball scholarship to
Brockport College upon her graduation in 1947. However,
Vonnie had always said she wanted to marry a farmer and
putting aside further schooling she married Robert Lawrence,
a 3rd generation farmer, on November 19, 1949. Born in a
time that often considered "a woman's place was in the home"
Vonnie stepped outside the expected. For over 20 years she
worked beside her husband on the dairy farm while raising 5
children. In the late 60's Vonnie and Bob took a leap of
faith, sold the dairy farm and started over. They built a
new home and a new life on what is now Lawrence Farms
Orchards. Married to Bob over 65 years, Yvonne's focus
remained constant: her family, her friends and the farm.
Yvonne's own youthful dedication to sports carried through
to encouragement and support for her children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren in any athletic activities. For
herself, Yvonne enjoyed watching the Olympics, football,
soccer or any sport on TV, but especially "her Yankees". A
woman of devotion, Yvonne loved the Lord. She touched the
lives of many through the years of her spiritual journey.
One of the most important parts of healing in her life was
her recovery with AA for over 47 years. Yvonne also
treasured the blessings and fellowship she received as a
member of the Sand Angels for nearly 20 years. Yvonne was
predeceased by her husband Robert, her sisters Barbara and
Julie and her brother Butch. She is survived by her sister
Susan A. Flemming of Walworth, WI, children Margaret (Thom)
Waz of Newburgh, John (Kim) Lawrence of Wappinger, David
Lawrence of Key West, FL, Richard (Jane) Lawrence of
Newburgh and Daniel (Shannon) Lawrence of Palm City, FL.
Known as Memom to the younger generations she is survived by
her 15 grandchildren: Ellen, Anna (Brian Casey), Erin (Mike
Cunningham) and Graig (Emily) Waz, Kiel (Meghan) Lawrence
and Megan (Ryan) Wiley, Reginald (Katy), Christine and Ross
Lawrence, Michael (Jessica) and Kevin (Jennifer) Lawrence,
Theresa (Scott) Driggs and Giovanna (Tradelle) Ward, Luke
(Megan) and Eric (Amanda) Lawrence, and her 21
great-grandchildren: Cameron Waz, Owen Casey, Brayden Ernst,
Ryan, Brooke and Hudson Lawrence, Lachlan and Finnian Wiley,
Mason and Gage Lawrence, Julianna, Lily, Eve and Mackenzie
Lawrence, Amelia and Mark Lawrence, Harper, Isla and Sloane
Driggs, Sienna Ward, and Luna Rose Lawrence, several nieces
and nephews, and the many wonderful children and
grandchildren of her "adopted families". Yvonne's family
would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her
at-home caregivers: Catherine, Evett, Heather, Fiona, JoAnn,
Melinda and Wanita. Also, our thanks go out to Hospice of
Orange County as well as to the many supportive friends and
members of our adopted families for their faithful,
compassionate care for Memom during her journey. 