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Rose (Finley) Lawton, 75, residing in Huron, passed away Friday morning, October 14, 2016 surrounded by her family at The Meadows at Osborn Park after a lengthy illness.
Rose was born on November 29, 1940 in Clay County, KY to the late Newton Finley and Mary (Sibert) Smith.
Rose was a hard worker at Lyman Boat Company. Rose was raised to be Baptist, and her faith remained an important part of her life. When she lived in Fort Myers, FL she loved spending time at the beach. She also enjoyed, gardening, music and dancing. Rose had a beautiful smile, and it would especially light up when she was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rose is survived by her son, Robert (Margo) Lawton of Sandusky; daughter, Tammy (Robert) Willbond of Sandusky; grandchildren, Justin, Mallory (Chris), Rob, Keith, Kayla M. and Kayla W.; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce (Pete) Byington, Jan (Larry) Mingus and Harriet Finley; brother, Forrester (Lola) and Melvin (Linda) Finley and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her son, Van Keith Lawton; grandson, Jacob Lawton; sister, Ali Finley; brother, Wendell Finley; step-father, Thomas Smith, and former husband, William "Bill" Lawton.
Friends may call on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 12:00 PM at Faith Memorial Church, 1320 E. Strub Rd, Sandusky with Pastor Ken Hiser presiding. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to Rose's memory may do so to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43615 or to The Meadows at Osborn Park, 3916 Perkins Ave. Huron, OH 44839.
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