Lawanda J Towell (Hartville)'s Obituary
Lawanda Josephine Towell, daughter of John and Ada Pittman Thornton, was born November 7, 1935 in Roosevelt, Missouri. She departed this earthly life, July 29, 2018 at Autumn Oaks Care Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of eighty-two years, eight months, and twenty-two days.
On September 16, 1966, Lawanda was united in marriage to Harry Towell and to this union two children were born.
Lawanda is preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers and sisters, Lloyd Thornton, Orpha Clinton, Nola White, Marvin Thornton, Christine Altermatt, Opal Clinton, and Gene Thornton; a son, Michael Towell; a granddaughter, Gabrielle Towell; and a great-granddaughter, Maddie Perkins.
Lawanda is survived by her loving husband, Harry Towell, of the home; two children, Tammy Adams and her husband Doug, of Buffalo, Missouri and Clayton Towell of Manes, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Tiffany Appleby, Adam Perkins, Bailey Towell, Jamie Towell, Chase Towell, David Adams, Samantha Cypret, Danielle Perkins, and Jordan Adams; thirteen great-grandchildren, Whitley, Briella, Jaycie, Maverick, Marshall, Zeke, Kinnley, Emma, Gavin, Zack, Levi, DJ, and Lance; two special friends, Jim Perkins, and Annette Towell; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many caring friends.
Lawanda was born in Roosevelt and raised in Twin Bridges and went to the Big Springs school house. When she finished school, she started working at the Brown Shoe. She met and fell in love with Harry in 1966 in a café. The couple were married just three months later and spent the next fifty-one years together.
Lawanda was baptized at an early age and was a member of the Evening Shade Community Church.
She loved to garden and can the vegetables that she raised. She was especially excited when her garden put out a good harvest so she could can every last vegetable. She also enjoyed to sew and quilt, making many blankets and other items for her family to love and enjoy. Most importantly, Lawanda loved her family immensely, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend. We celebrate her wonderful life and will always cherish the many happy memories she created.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Burial will be in Dutch Chapel (Embree) Cemetery.
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