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Alecia Lawless Obituary

Alecia Lawless-Derochie
MACON, GA - Alecia Lawless-Derochie, 36 passed away March 15, 2019 in Macon, Georgia. She was born and lived most of her life in Aiken, South Carolina. Alecia loved to fish, coupon, be a baseball mom, and take care of others. She is survived by her two sons, Landon Brooks Lawless and Logan Conan Lawless, stepson Caleb Barber, her husband Steven Derochie, father John William Lawless, Jr. (Debbie), mother Kimberly Vinson Drinkwine (Matt), grandmother Phyllis Lawless, step grandmother Martha Vinson, siblings Amber Leigh Lawless, Shannon Kerrigan Elliott (Russell), Kaitlyn Presley Lawless, Bailey Madison Lawless, and William Dalton Lawless, aunts Cindy Gossett (Mike), Kim Farmer (Mark) and Angelique Parker (David), 6 cousins, a niece and nephew, and many other family members. She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, John William Lawless, Sr., maternal grandparents, James C. Vinson and Gary M. and Mildred Claire Hanks.
A memorial service will be held on Friday March 22nd at 11:00 am at NewSpring Church, 1108 Cedar Lane, Aiken, SC 29801. All are welcome to join us later that afternoon to release her ashes at one of her favorite places, Clarks Hill Recreation Area at Lake Thurmond.
Memorials can be made in Alecia's memory to the Twin Lakes Recovery Center, 398 State Hwy 11, Monroe, GA 30655 which held a special place in Alecia's heart.
"Don't cry for the lost, smile for the living"

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Mar. 20, 2019.

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John & Donna Whatley

March 22, 2019

We are so sorry to hear about Alecia. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.

Tony and Debbie Ruggirio/Greenwood

March 21, 2019

Sending prayers and all our love to you, Kim and Matt, as well as the rest of your family in your time of loss. May the brightness that Alecia brought to your lives continue to shine in your hearts.

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Libby Danielowich

March 20, 2019

Praying for all of you, Kim,her boys,husband and other family and friends. God be with you and may the good memories ease your hurt.

Shan Graham

March 20, 2019

Kim, I'm so sorry for you loss. I've been praying for you and your family.

Olga Lucia Alvarez

March 20, 2019

I want to express my sincere condolence to Kim and all the family. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God give you all strength and peace in your hearts.

Dawn Hammack

March 20, 2019

Kim, Amber, Shannon and family...I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Robert & Michelle Fort

March 20, 2019

Kim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. We will be praying for you and Alecia's boys. You will get through this and yes that little girl that made you a mamma and a grandmama is a beautiful soul.

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