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Official Obituary of

Mary Michelle Hickson-Lawrence

January 2, 1955 ~ May 15, 2017 (age 62) 62 Years Old

Mary Hickson-Lawrence Obituary

Our Heavenly Father we come to you in the name of Jesus to thank you for the birth of Mary Michelle Hickson who was born on January 2, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pa.to the late Louise Mae Hickson and James Pollard. Mary was affectionately known as "Sally".

Mary departed this life on Monday, May 15, 2017. At an early age she attended Zoar Methodist Church in Philadelphia, Pa. She was educated in the Philadelphia School System. After graduating from high school, she worked for Hahnemann Hospital. Mary worked various jobs and was dedicated to caring for her children.

Mary met the love of her life Guy (Moose) M. Lawrence in 1973 and the two later married in Las Vegas, Nevada in the year of 2000. Mary and Guy enjoyed traveling nationally and internationally with their children and grandchildren. She enjoyed hosting parties, cooking and being with her family. She was known for her famous "Seafood Salad". Everyone knew Mary for her jokes, she was a "happy go lucky" person and always kept everyone laughing. Her favorite saying was "Who loves you baby".

Mary was preceded in death by one brother, James Robert Hickson. Mary leaves to mourn with cheerful memories her husband Guy Lawrence; one daughter, Tammy (Peanut) Hickson-Burrell.

Visitation
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
9:00 AM 5/23/2017 9:00:00 AM
The Church of thr Redeemer Baptist

1440 S. 24th Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19146

The Church of thr Redeemer Baptist
1440 S. 24th Street Philadelphia 19146 Pa
United States
Service
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
11:00 AM 5/23/2017 11:00:00 AM
The Church of thr Redeemer Baptist

1440 S. 24th Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19146

The Church of thr Redeemer Baptist
1440 S. 24th Street Philadelphia 19146 Pa
United States
Location

Chelten Hills Cemetery Final Resting Place

1701 E. Washington Lane
Philadelphia, Pa 19138

1701 E. Washington Lane Philadelphia 19138 Pa
United States

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