Diane Lawson

Gaffney, SC - - Emily Diane Forrester Lawson, 78, of 123 Boat Landing Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Cherokee Medical Center.

Born in Spartanburg, she was the wife of Clyde W. Lawson and daughter of the late James Mallory Forrester and Cora Nadean Harrison Forrester.  She was a graduate of Roebuck High School where she played basketball, a homemaker and attended Providence Baptist Church.  She loved her family, cooking and embroidery.  She lived her life for her daughters and took fierce care of her husband.  She was always compassionate and empathetic.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Kimberly Bradberry (Tony) of Easley and Kandy Jennings (Harold) of Piedmont; four grandchildren, Lauren Black (Jacob), Joshua Bradberry, Mallory Wilson (Chris) and Raegan Kindley; three great-grandchildren, Rory, Lucas and Remi.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and his wife, Jimmy & Mildred Forrester.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Blakely Funeral Home.  Memorial services will immediately follow at 2:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tim Osment officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: New Hope Baptist Church, 605 13th Street, Gaffney, SC 29340.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC