Cora “Bette” Elizabeth Lawrie

“BETTE”

Bette Lawrie of Pennsylvania went home to the Lord on September 10,2024.

Bette was 80 years old.

Bette and her sister, Mary Beth Upton (Bruce) were raised by her parents, Cora and William Fitzgerald. She graduated from Unionville High School and attended secretarial classes at Goldey Beacom College .

Bette then pursued a career as a bookkeeper. Bette often worked a second job where she met the love of her life Ed (Charles Edward )Lawrie while working part time at the Gap Diner. She married him and they enjoyed a wonderful life together. They loved to travel, including camping at Burnt Cabins Grist Mill & Campground, going to nascar races, riding motorcycles, and watching their granddaughters softball games, and she loved her Phillies! She enjoyed time with family and friends. 

Bette raised two children of her own, James Barker, Jr. (Connie) and Connie Stoltzfus.

She has two stepchildren Doug Lawrie (Kim) and Dawn Harnish. She loved all four of her children very deeply. Bette has 9 grandchildren, Danny Barker (Kristen), Steven Barker (Alicia), Brooke Stoltzfus, Carley Stoltzfus, Stephanie Pizzulli (Michael), Robert Lawrie (Amanda), Sarah Renck (Brent), Shelby Harnish, and Ben Harnish. She loved spending any and all time with her grandchildren. She was blessed with 9 great grandchildren and one on the way. She had a large extended family with many cousins that she was very proud of. They are all going to miss her and the special moments spent with her! 

Bette was a member of Waterway Church in Oxford, Pennsylvania. Last year she proclaimed her faith in God at her baptism. She became a very active member and enjoyed volunteering at church and for the Oaks Ministry. Bette enjoyed spreading the word of God including being a mentor at Bible Adventure and her Bible study group. She mentored a couple of women in the Oaks Ministry, one of which became a close friend.

A visitation for Bette will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 at 10:00 AM. A funeral service will follow at Waterway Church on 550 Waterway Road, Oxford, PA 19363 at noon.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Oaks Ministry, 290 Bethel Road, Oxford PA 19363 (484-368-7268) www.oxfordoaksministy.com.

Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA.

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