Ada W. Lawson

Ada L. Hill Whitney Lawson, 92, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Tidewell Hospice Englewood. She was born November 2, 1924 to Cora and Henry Hill in Marianna, FL. Ada lived in rural Gaines, MI before moving in 1958 with her family of five to Florida to live along the Peace River. While a resident of Arcadia (Desoto County), she worked as a real estate broker. When she moved to Port Charlotte, she volunteered at Meals on Wheels Thrift Shop, Virginia B. Andes Clinic and the Cultural Center of Port Charlotte. Ada enjoyed the friendship of neighbors, the many people she met where she volunteered and at the churches she attended over the years. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Gale (Don) West; son, Gary Whitney; sister, Magalene "Maggie" Neal; brother, Danny Ray (Linda) Hill; sister-in-laws, Mozelle Hill and Marthena Sayer; brother-in-law, Lamar (Ruth Ann) Lawson; step-sons, Gary (Sharon) Lawson and Rex (Diane) Lawson; grandchildren, Eve Sweeting, Mark McElroy, Matt McElroy, Melinda Wells, Eric Whitney and Marcey Whitney; and 15 great-grandchildren. Ada was preceded in death by her first husband, Russel E. Whitney, second husband, Lawrence "Larry" L. Lawson; daughter, Carolyn McElroy; sisters, Marie Smith and Annie Pitman and brother, Vernon Hill. The family would like to encourage casual dress attire for the visitation and service from 4 to 6pm, Thursday, July 20, 2017 with a celebration of Ada's life to be held at 11am, Friday, July 21, 2017 at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorial contributions in Ada's memory can be made to First Baptist Church, Port Charlotte, FL. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest book.