Kathy Rae Lawson's Obituary
Kathy Rae Lawson, born on November 6, 1951, in Ellicott City, MD, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Seaford, DE. She was the beloved daughter of the late Victor Ray and Ruby Inez (Winstead) Lawson.
After completing high school, Kathy lived a life filled with music, love, and kindness. Early in her career, she worked with Johns Hopkins before sharing her incredible voice as the lead singer of a band, The Fate. Later, she brought her warm, welcoming spirit to the hospitality and retail industries, where her compassion and genuine care for others touched countless lives.
Kathy had a passion for crafting and word puzzles. Kathy welcomed everyone into her life without judgment, no matter who they were or where they came from and loved with her whole heart. Additionally, she was guardian of her granddaughters, which she loved dearly. She found joy and tranquility at the beach, a place she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Victoria Sue Lawson, a son Ronald Roswell 3rd and a grandson Ronald Roswell 4th. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Roswell, and her cherished sons, Rodney Simons, Ryan Simons a daughter Rachael Roswell and many Grandchildren, Julia Marie Simons, Tristan Scott Simons, Haley Rae Simons, Clark Alexander Simons, Leah Adelaide Groen, Jackson Sawyer Groen, Oliver Flynn Simons, Rodney Shane Simons, Autumn Marie Thomas, Nathaniel Simons, Rhiannon Rae Roswell, Faith Renee Messick, Ava Sky Roswell, Miah Star Roswell, Thomas Andrew Hudson , Alexis Brianna Hudson, and a great grandson Steven K. Burch.
She was a strong, hard woman, till the end; a fighter and the glue that held the family together. Yes, she had a potty mouth at times. She was a firecracker—she would speak up and never back down from anyone or anything. We love you! We will always carry you in our hearts. Till we meet again.
A funeral service to honor Kathy's life will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Watson Funeral Home and Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE. A viewing will take place from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, prior to the service. Interment will follow at St. Stephens Cemetery in Delmar, DE.
Kathy's presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace.
** Florists - please deliver floral arrangements on Thursday , April 10, 2025 by 2 PM
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