Mrs. Patricia Jane David Lawrence, 74, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.

Born on March 7, 1948, on a farm in Trough Creek Valley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Leroy David and Verna Mildred Black David. After raising her children, she went onto to pursue her college degree, graduating from York College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. Pat was a retired social worker working with handicapped adults, a job she truly enjoyed doing. She was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, WMU, and Forever Young Group. She was also the President of AARP Chapter #2006.

Pat (Patty, Mom, Gammie, Grandma, Knitting Nana) is survived by three sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, four sisters, and numerous other family members.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ronald Franklin Lawrence; and one brother.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 16, 2022 from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.  Other times the family will be at their respective homes.

A memorial service celebrating Mrs. Patricia Lawrence's life will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:00 noon at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Webb officiating.

Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, GA 30643 or AARP Charter #2006, PO Box 154, Hartwell, GA.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.