Sally Lawson , 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Port Arthur.  She was born September 29, 1927 in Noble, Louisiana to Ebbie Laurie Windham and Nancy Zelma Squires Windham.  Ms. Lawson loved to bake and spend time with her family.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Sardis Cemetery in Center with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Chad Lawson officiating.

Pallbearers will be Scott Lawson, Chad Lawson, Shane Lawson, Tyler Lawson, Mark Lawson Jr., James McKay, Dennis Reading and Ricky Hopkins.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Perry, Aaron Perkins and Daniel Weems.

She is survived by
Daughter: Pam Lawson of Port Neches

Sons:
Randy Lawson and wife, Bonnie of Groves
Harold Lawson and wife, Bonnie of Groves
Melvin Lawson and wife, Rachel of Groves
Mark Lawson and wife, Debbie of Groves

Grandchildren:
Kimberly Davis of Port Neches
Kristal McKay and husband, James of Vidor
Scott Lawson and wife, Ronia of Houston
Shane Lawson and wife, Stephanie of Port Neches
Jennifer Perkins and husband, Aaron of Longview
Heather Reading and husband, Dennis of Groves
Miranda Lawson of Groves
Misty Hopkins and husband, Ricky of Groves
Haley Perry and husband, Jacob of Groves
Mark Lawson Jr. and wife, Rachel of Port Neches
Chad Lawson and wife, Angela of Austin
Tyler Lawson of Austin

Great Grandchildren:
Caitlin Davis, Caleb Davis, Joshua Davis, Mackenzie Degeyter, Brayden Degeyter, Kourtlin McKay, Lori Elle McKay, Connor McKay, Sophie Lawson, Tanner Lawson, Grace Lawson, Joel Lawson, Lawson Perkins, Laney Jo Perkins, Reese Reading, Evan Hopkins, Jaxton Perry, Daylin Lawson, Reagan Lawson, Berit Lawson, Emma Lawson, Bryson Reading

Brother: Pat Windham and wife, Janice of Center

Sisters:
Doris Whitley of Center
Shirley Shofner and husband, Joe of Center

Brothers-in-law:
Billy Lawson of Center
Tommy Lawson and wife, Clyde of Joaquin
Darrell Partlow of Center

Sisters-in-law:
Ruby Hughes and husband, Charles of Center
Wynnell Lawson of Center
Leonna Lawson of Baytown
Nadine Lawson of Center
Judy Carrington of Center

Special Niece: Peggie Watson Williams

Special Nephew: Bobby Watson

Numerous other nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Husband: Joel Halbert Lawson
Parents: Ebbie Laurie Windham and Nancy Zelma Squires Windham
Brothers: Melvin Thomas Windham, Donald Ray Windham
Sister: Annie Ruth Windham Watson
Brothers-in-law: Doyle Watson, Alan Whitley, Glen Lawson, Happy Lawson, Forrest Lawson, Bud Cockrell, Earnest Carrington
Sisters-in-law: Oleta Cockrell, Mildred Partlow, Jean Lawson

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Sally Lawson's name to the Sardis Cemetery Association.