On Jan. 31, LaLei L. Lawson of Columbia, originally from Philadelphia, at 73. She is survived by children Danielle Lott and Damon (Juliana) Lott; siblings Marjorie (Edward) Harris, Dolores Lawson (Delvin Evans), Reggie Lawson Carr (Harold Carr), Camilla Lawson Giles (Richard Giles), Kim L. (Micheal) White, Teri Lawson Sojourner, Cyd Lawson and Adrienne Lawson; grandchildren Jadan Sally, Alexander Lott, Tyler Lott and Paris Lott; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by parents Helen E. Lawson and Donald G. Lawson Sr. and siblings Rae M. Lawson, Donald G. Lawson, Jr. and Anthony Lawson.
