Dianne Lawrence

LAWRENCE

Dianne C. Lawrence (loving known to family as DeeDee), 72 years old, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Friday January 8, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. After a quick and unexpected diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer on December 27, 2015, she continued to praise the Lord with her unwavering faith in God. Dianne was born on June 15, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert P. and Hope (Hastilow) Essman. Dianne was the youngest of three children. She graduated high school from Mount Vernon Academy located in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Although she never had children, she considered her nieces and nephew her own. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lawrence and her parents. Known for being a prayer warrior at her place of employment, Roush Hardware, she knew no stranger. She was known for her sweet contagious smile, generosity to others, quick wit and laughter. She lived her life to be an active witness for Jesus Christ her Savior and worshipped at Village Lighthouse Seventh-day Adventist Church in Croton, Ohio. Many will remember Dianne’s laughter, unmatched enthusiasm for life and giving spirit. Her surviving family members include: Best friend and older sister, Margaret and brother-in-law Lowell Hatch. Big brother Tom Essman and sister-in-law Bonnie. Nieces are Vickie Hatch, Connie Essman-Wood, and Cindy (Hatch) Mack. Nephew is Chris Essman. Sister-in-law and friend Bonnie Smith. Many great nieces and nephews. Visitation information for friends and family for Dianne Lawrence: MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Shrock Road in Westerville, Wednesday January 13th 5-7 pm. Following the visitation hours, the service will begin at 7pm officiated by Pastor Yuliyan Filipov. In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations for Bibles to further education c/o Worthington Adventist Academy. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support.