Lois A. Lawrence (Newsome) of Denville, NJ our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called home to rest in eternity with the Lord on October 15, 2023, at Morristown Medical Center after a brief illness, she was 77 years young.  Lois was born March 31, 1946, in Franklin, VA to the late Harry B. Newsome Sr. and Gracie L. Newsome (Ricks).

Lois worked for many years in the pharmaceutical industry, she worked for Warner Lambert/Pfizer and Knoll Pharmaceuticals as a supervisor/group leader for many years before retiring. Lois was a longtime resident of Morristown where she was known and respected by all that knew her.

In April 1965, she married Arthur W. Lawrence Sr. and from this union they had 5 children, she leaves to cherish her memory 2 children M. Melissa Lawrence and Arthur W. Lawrence Jr. (Junebug), 2 bonus children/grandchildren Taleeya N. Lawrence, Na'Zyia S. Honour and a very special great-grandson, King ZW. Burke.  Five sisters Aleen Newsome, Diane Hobbs (Wilfred), Cynthia Newsome Bell, Gracie Taylor (Guy) and Dorothy Newsome. Three brothers Donnie Newsome (Mattie), Jimmy Newsome (Catherine) and Harry Newsome (Eunice).  As well as 10 grandchildren Taleeya N. Lawrence, Na'Zyia S, Honour, Jessica Dorsey, Alesha M. Hendrickson, Nicole Sylvester, Isaiah M. Lawrence, Ezekiel M. Lawrence, Xavier E. Lawrence, Jacob D. Lawrence and Jada L. Lawrence also 8 great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband Arthur W. Lawrence Sr. (2021), sons Bruce E. Lawrence (1996), Donald "Fats" Lawrence (1993) and Ronald "Skinny" Lawrence (2022).  Siblings who preceded her in death are Barbara Newsome, Christine Everhart, Walter Newsome, Willie Newsome and James A. Newsome.

Lois A. Lawrence was a phenomenal woman, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend she will be missed dearly.

A private homegoing will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023. The family has entrust Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home for the care and arrangements of Ms. Lawrence services.