Arlene Prater Lawrence, 83 of South Chazleston, died Saturday, February 2, 2002.
She was born July 16, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Sarah Martin Prater and John Wesley Prater. She moved to the Kanawha valley in 1939.
Arlene worked for the Chimney Comer Tea Room, The Daniel Boone Hotel Coffee Shop and she owned the Mound Restaurant. She was a devout Christian and long time member of the Ruth Community Church, and presently, a member of Abney Street Church of God, St Albans.
She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Paul Lawrence, Sr. and son Stanley Paul Lawrence, Jr.
Arlene is survived by: 4 Daughters: Nancy Jane Pauley of Nitro; Victoria Jean Thaxton of Pt. Pleasant; Rose Mary Bolanos of Largo, FL; Candy Lynn Thomason, Bradenton, FL; 4 Sons: Jack of St. Albans; David of South Chazleston; Daniel of Clearwater, FL; Roger Timothy of Hurricane; 31 Grandchildren; 55 Great-grandchildren; 1 Great-great granddaughter.
Services will be held at the Abney Street Church of God, St Albans at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 with her son, Pastor Jack Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek and one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Abney Street Church of God Building Fund, 617 Abney Street, St. Albans, West Virginia 25177.