Jonnie Mae Lawson

Jonnie Mae Lawson, age 80, of Columbus, Ohio Died on May 1, 2015. Jonnie was born in Washington, GA on June 8, 1934. She was raised Baptist and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1946. Jonnie was a long time employee at T. Marzetti and The Ohio State University. She began work at Charlie Mae Beauty Salon and was a member of the Elks. Jonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Washington and Mae Love Norman; and sisters, Ruby and Rose. She is survived by her loving sons, Jeffery (Sharon) Lawson and Ernest (Mary) Lawson, Jr.; sister, Grace Collier. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 in the chapel at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until time of service. A special thank you is extended to the staff of Forest Hills Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.