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Gladys Lynne(Powell) Lawrence
May 20th, 1932 - February 13th, 2025
Gladys Lynne (Powell) Lawrence Passed quietly at home in Chehalis on February 13, 2025. Glady was the daughter of Alice and Oakley Powel, born on May 20, 1932, at home in Crandon, Wisconsin. The youngest of six children, with 5 older brothers Darrel, Frank, Harold, Waylon, and Bill.
Gladys grew up in Wisconsin and later moved with her parents to Washington state where she graduated from Stadium high School and met her love, Stanley Lawrence. They married in 1951 and together had three children; Linda, Phil, and Teresa. The family moved to Packwood in 1956, then moving to Randle in 1964, where they owned and operated “Modern Food” grocery store. Gladys and Stan lived in Randle until 2014.
Gladys was a Faith filled family-oriented woman, known as a graceful person who always placed the needs of others ahead of her own. She was described as the Wind Beneath the Wings of her family.
Gladys is survived by her son Phil Lawrence (Vicki), Daughter Teresa Rowland (Walt), granddaughters Lyndsey Gallagher (Erik)and family, Megan Warner (Brandon) and family.
Gladys was proceeded in death by husband Stanley Lawrence. her parents Alice and Oakley Powell, brothers Darrel, Frank, Harold, Waylon and Bill Powell, and daughter Linda Lawrence.
A memorial celebration will be held at 11am Saturday April 5,2025 at the Packwood Presbyterian Church with a luncheon to follow.
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