Phennus V. Lawrence's Obituary
Phennus V. Lawrence, was born 03/17/1969 in Opp, Alabama she is preceded in death by her grandparents Clarence and Maylene Gavines and M.C. & Estella Lawrence her loving father Marvin C. Lawrence Jr., She leaves to celebrate her life her mother Linda G. Lawrence, father Arthur Simmons, her sister Lakia & Clarence Brown, her brother Arthur & Crystal Williams. Seven nieces & nephews a host of aunts and uncles cousins and friend and associates.
Phennus' life path has taken her from a small town, Opp Alabama to Fort Hood Texas to Germany to Fort Lewis as a military brat but her love of life and purpose has taken her through so many more interesting ventures that landed her in the Clover Park School District. She began with kindergarten at Evergreen and ended 20 years at Hudtloff Jr. High. She was one of the youngest employees of the year in the district. She was Vice President of the union for the Clover Park School District. She completed 2 years at Pierce College with and Associate Degree, as well as one year at the University of Washington in Tacoma.
She loved Dr. Suess productions, travel, to dance, going to plays and parties & "Seahawks" If she could help others in anyway she was all in.
She retired in 2013 with a disability due to terminal cancer but she lived a happy full life for over 10 years.
I (Linda Lawrence) wish to express my gratitude for the out pouring of love and support shown to me while we celebrate a life well lived.
"When I must leave you"
for a little while
Please do not grieve
and shed wild tears
and hug your sorrow
to you through the years
Start out bravely
with a gallant smile
and for my sake
and in my name,
live on and do
all things the same
Feed not your loneliness
on empty days,
but fill each waking hour
in useful ways
Reach out your hand
in comfort and cheer,
and I in turn
will comfort you
and hold you near
Never, never
be afraid to die
For I am waiting
for you in the sky
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