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Zakiya Lawson Obituary

Zakiya T. Lawson N. CHARLESTON - Funeral services celebrating the life of Zakiya Tarwaskia Lawson will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11:00 am in Royal Missionary Baptist Church, 4761 Luella Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. She will be entombed at Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, SC. Viewing for Ms. Lawson will be held today at the mortuary from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. She is survived by her children: Andrew Edwards, Jr., Andre' Edwards, Savieon Edwards, JaQuan Edward, Dana' Brown, Tyler Capers and Centil Williams; mother, Delores T. Dawson; paternal grandfather, John L. Davis; siblings: Shawnika Lawson-Patterson (Antonio), Tarnesha Lawson, LaTonya Jones, Romeikie Lawson, Shamell Bennette, Damon Burnelle and Candra Caldwell; father of her children, Andrew Edwards, Sr.; special friend, Anthony Floyd and a host of other loving relatives and sympathetic friends. Expressions of sympathy to the family may be made on line at www.palmettomortuary.com. Professional Services By: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403; Office: 843.727.1230. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2013.

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SANDY WILLIAMS

June 15, 2019

Still missing you

Apostle Willette Scott Ash

July 1, 2013

To the Lolo and Family,
I was out of town therefore,
it is with deep saddness to learn on yesterday about the tragic death of my former student and your lovely daughter, Tameka. My prayers are with you.
God will take care of you!

Tra'Vegas Poinsette

June 30, 2013

We love & Miss you cousin! Gone too soon , but God makes no mistakes....Rest in Paradise Kiya! A soul that's absent from the body is present with the good Lord... :)

Ruth Shane Spells

June 28, 2013

May God continue to Bless each and everyone of you.
Prayer can ease a lot of your pain , continue to look toward our Father in Heaven for your strength .

Respectfully Yours ,
Ruth Shane Spells.

Barbara Brunson Govan

June 26, 2013

The Brunson and Govan family with our heartfelt sympathy

June 25, 2013

May God Bless You All.Savieon always know you and your family will always be in our prayers.

Braye'll Mother Tyisha Brown and Family

Braye'll Brown and Family

June 25, 2013

To Saveion and family your mother was a strong and beautiful woman. Stay strong and know she will all ways be there with you.We will keep you all in our prayers.

Margie Young

June 25, 2013

Mrs. Lawson And FAMILY:

Please accept MY DEEPEST, MOST SINCERE, HEARTFELT Sympathy; You ALL are in GOD'S LOVING CARE:

Stay TOGETHER,STAY STRONG.

Charleston Progressive Academy ( Faculty & Staff)

June 25, 2013

To The Patterson Family:
May there be healing in your Sadness. May there be hope. In your thoughts, May there be Peace, In your heart, May there
be healing. Our prayers are with you all.

Ms. Jeanette Fields (CPA)

June 25, 2013

To The Patterson Family:
May God's loving arms embrace the one you loved, in heaven. I'm praying that those very same arms hold you and your family close to comfort your broken hearts. You all have my deepest sympathy .

Lavonia Goodwine

June 25, 2013

I'm so sorry for your lost. I will continue to keep the family in prayer! May God bless....

June 25, 2013

Family and Friends PLEASE don't let this trajic loss of this beautiful life be in vain. You are all in my prayers and May God bless the family and especially her Children. Be strong. Be Blessed!

June 24, 2013

Praying for the Lawson family.

Mary Williams

Wendy Palmer

June 24, 2013

To Tressa (Dawson) Dennis and Family,
My heart goes out to you during this time of loss. May God grant you the peace that will surpass all understanding. We love you, Vincent & Wendy Palmer and Family

Michael Stewart

June 24, 2013

Praying for the lawson family
RIP ZAKIYA T. LAWSON

Emmanuel DeSaussure

June 24, 2013

May your journey be peaceful!!!!

patrice smith

June 24, 2013

May God grant you His peace during this trying time. You all are in my prayers!

quinterria williams

June 24, 2013

dear lawson family,

this is your Lil cousin quinterria i am very sorry for your loss but shes in a better home now and she is not gone but she juss left her home and in another home her soul is set off free and she is looking above you and watching the good things u do and she don't want you to shed your tears for her cuz she is not hurting but wat im trying to say is dont forget about this beautiful young lady today cuz this is one good mother her today towards her kids god blessed and i love everyone
sincerely Lawson family,
quinterria

Isiah & Lany Capers

June 24, 2013

Praying for the entire family.

Damian Nowell Burke High c/o '99

June 24, 2013

My prayers goes out to the Lawson family and her children. I have known Kiya since the 7th grade at Rivers Middle. She was a cool person and I remember o use to see her at Checkers. R.I.P. Zakiya. Until we meet again.

Kareem & Sara Brown

June 24, 2013

My condolences go out to the entire family

Michelle Rambert

June 24, 2013

Condolences in the families time of bereavement.

Wanda Guess-Smalls

June 24, 2013

Praying for the entire Family.

LaDasha Cromwell

June 24, 2013

May you rest in peace Kiya. Gone to soon. Will keep your family and friends lifted in prayer.

Jacqueline Graham

June 24, 2013

My heart goes out to you all,I know how it feels it hurts it does but GOD will be there with you ever step of the way.I LOVE Y'ALL.

Janie Weston

June 24, 2013

To the Family You are in my prayers

YVONNE GAMBLE

June 24, 2013

TO MOMMA LOLO AND THE LAWSON FAMILY(WITH SHAMELL AND DAMON BENNETT).

WISHING YOU DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO ENLIGHTEN AND COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME. KIYA WILL TRULY BE MISSED. LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY.

Coratta Williams

June 24, 2013

Praying for the family, especially the children. May the love you all have for each other strengthen you all during this most difficult time.

ebony white

June 24, 2013

U truly will be missed kiya!!!I was hoping and prayng that this was just a dream!!!U r in heaven now with god and u r such a beautiful angle!!!Rest in paradise baby girl until we meet again!!!Love u kiya!!!

ebony white

June 24, 2013

U truly will be missed kiya!!!My heart is so heavy!!!I was hoping and praying that this was just a dream!!U r in heaven now with god and u r such a beautiful angle!!!Rest in paradise baby girl until we meet again!!!Love u kiya!!!

SeQuoya Williams

June 23, 2013

Praying for the entire family

Mr. and Mrs. Patterson Sr.

June 23, 2013

Ours prayers are with the Entire family. May you find peace and comfort knowing that God is with you now and in the coming days ahead. Gods Love

Felicia Nolan&Family

June 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathy,n kind regards are with you all as we depart in spirit from a loving beloved family member! With Kind Regards

Shadeana Seagers,Sosa Seagers

June 23, 2013

RIP KIYA....AND MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY...AND YOUR CHILDREN...THEY ARE GOING TO NEED YOU THE MOST TO WATCH OVER THEM..BE THAT ANGEL THAT YOU ARE AND LOOK OVER THEM...WE LOVE YOU BUT YOUR KIDS LOVES YOU MORE....AND GOD LOVES YOU BEST...RIP KIYA....

SHELIA GAILLARD

June 23, 2013

MAY THE LORD KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HIS PRAYERS & REMEMBER NO WEAPON FORM AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER

Cynthia Dawson -Gilliard

June 23, 2013

our deepest sympathy to LO LO and family. I pray God give you the strength needed.

Paris Polite

June 23, 2013

To the Lawson family, May God give you strength during this trying time. Weeping endureth in a night and joy come in the morning. ZaKiya was a nice person always had a smile on her face. I could remember fun times we spent at Burke High Class of 1998. You will be truly missed.

Courtney White- Barbara daughter

June 23, 2013

To my auntie LoLo I love u dearly "What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget"

charika nathaniel

June 23, 2013

My condolences goes to the family and prayers goes to her kids.....kia you will be missed!! Love you durlie!!

Tarsha Brown-Taylor

June 23, 2013

Praying for the family in your time of need. Jesus knows all about our troubles and our struggles, he will guide us til our days is done, there's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, no not one, no not one. May God continue to watch over the family and lift you up in your time of bereavement.He will pull all of you through this hard time. Kiya, may you rest in peace, we all will see you again. My love & prayers I send to the family and her children..

Cynthia Pringle -Grant

June 23, 2013

My God continue to blessing this family.

Elizabeth Jenkins

June 23, 2013

To LoLo and family:
We could not even begin to imagine the pain and hurt that you and your family are enduring at this time, but just know that our prayers are with you! Always remember that Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning, and God will dry all tears away from your eyes in due time. May you all cherish all the joyful loving memories that you have of her.

Love, The Jenkins/Murray Family (family of Annie Murray, LoLo's patient)

Sharlena Carson

June 23, 2013

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.

Tarsha Asby

June 23, 2013

Ms. Lo Lo, Toni, Nikki, Meka and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart was broken when I learned what happened. Kiya was a true sweetheart. I am unable to make it to the services because I am on bed rest, but I will be praying with you all that God may continue to comfort you and grant you peace as you grieve. Love you all like family. Tarsha (Lil Debbie's daughter)

Tonya J. Riley

June 23, 2013

Praying for you family in yourvtime of need. May god continue to keep his arms around you.

Myra Green

June 23, 2013

May God be with the Lawson family during this time of bereavement Amen

Jamar Rivers

June 23, 2013

May god bless and be with Kiya her family and kids

samone gilliars

June 23, 2013

My god be with her kids and family during these hard times. My love and prayers goes out to you all, god bless!

DERWIN MALLOY AND FAMIKY

June 23, 2013

GOD WILL GIVE YOUR FAMILY THE STRENGTH AND WISDOM TO CARE FOR ,THE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN U LEFT ,WHILE YOU ARE WATCHING FROM HEAVEN . YOUR LECACY ARE INSTILLED IN THEM AND WILL SHINE FOR THE WORLD TO SEE. ANDRE TRIBUTE TO YOU SAYS IT ALL ,TEARS WILL FALL DAILY TO EASE THE PAIN AND GOD WILL BRING JOY IN THE MORIN TO THE BROKEN HEARTED ONLY GOD CAN HANDLE AND GUIDE THIS FAMILY THROUGH , THE FAITH AND CHEERISH KIYA MEMORY THE JOY ,SHE BROUGHT TO THIS WORLD THE ÁNGEL HAS HER FINAL REWARD FOR JOB WELL DONE ON EARTH!!! GOD BLESS U ALL

The Maxwell Family

June 23, 2013

To the family keep your hands in Gods hands he will heal your hearts one day at a time thats all you can do. Be Blessed.

CHANELLE FRAYER

June 23, 2013

Kiya your smile will always remain within everyone heart. Rest on we ALL LOVE YOU!

Crissy

June 23, 2013

Words Can't Express How Much I'm Gonna Miss You Kiya... I Know It's Been Awhile Since We Saw Each Other But You Were Like Family When I Was Growing Up...You And Nikkia Always Together!! I Just Pray For Your Family That They Find Comfort An Your Kids Lord The Kids... I Ask That The Lord Be Their Guide In This Troubling Time... I Love You & Miss You Dearly

Meagan Johnson

June 23, 2013

Its been so many years since I saw you, The next time will be in heaven. Rest in peace.

Lashanda Perry

June 22, 2013

May God console you at this difficult time. No words can express the pain this tragedy has caused family, friends, and our community. May God bless the children and continue to protect them.

Chris Murray

June 22, 2013

Praying for the lawson family! I love yall!!

Sandy Williams

June 22, 2013

To the Lawson Family,Im very sorry for your loss,Zakiya u was like family even though I was young I still remember your smile and your in heaven right now with angels may u rest in peace love ya.

Mount Carmel United Methodist Church

June 22, 2013

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot healHe promise to nevr leave us or forsake you. Family keep looking up

Tarsha Witherspoon Frazier

June 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I will continue to pray that God will shield and protect this family.

June 22, 2013

May the Lord give you all the strength to get through.....

LaDonia(Donnie) White

June 22, 2013

To the Lawson, Dawson, and Taylor families
My heart goes out to you all during these sad times. Lolo, it is so funny that my children(Niki, Shima, & Poona) were friends with yours and the families from the Line St. block grew up together(Donnie, Kim, and Jackie Salley). Family, please keep your memories close to your heart and remember that God promises never to leave us or foresake us. My prayers are with you all and continue to be blessed even in times like these.

Eugeno Cohen

June 22, 2013

Lawson Family,

No amount of hugs or words of encouragement can ease the anguish felt by the loss of Kiya. As your tears fall and hearts bleed, I only pray the unbearable load becomes less complicated as time moves forward.

The Cohen Family send our love.

-Geno

Shakeima Chatman

June 22, 2013

To Lawson Family,

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. As the days, weeks, months, and years pass, it is my prayer that God surrounds you with his love and gives you a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Andre and Shakeima Chatman

Lakesha Hill

June 21, 2013

Prayers going up for you Lawson Family, may God continue to watch over you and those precious kids of Kiya"s. Wrap your arms around those children and don"t let them go.It"s going to be hard but God will not put more on you than you can bear. Remember God knows best!
Hill and Cooper Family

T .T

June 21, 2013

Speechless. .im so sorry for your loss. .I didn't know thhis young lady but I tip my hat to her. A TRUE WOMAN IN MY MINE...for that angles will always protect your children. For the family please keep your head up as much as you can. My prayers are with you all.

June 21, 2013

I would like to offer my heartfelt condolence to the Dawson and Lawson family. I cant even begin to imagine what you are going through. She is, was, and always will be a sweet girl. She will truly be missed by many! Try to stay strong. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Tiffany Costen

June 21, 2013

I love you kiya RIP ??

Taoshia Toomer -Austin

June 21, 2013

My condolences to the family kiya was a cool person from rivers middle to Brentwood middle I will pray for your babies during this time. You will be missed.

The Hooks Family

June 21, 2013

Lean on God during this time as He has called his angel home. Be comforted by Kiya's smile and memories because they will last forever. God and family will comfort you when your memories cannot.

June 21, 2013

Dearest Andre,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We are here if you need us.
Ancestors Unknown teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Blakeney-R.B. Stall High.

Lashane Pinkney

June 21, 2013

Rip from me and my family kiya

The Pringle family

June 21, 2013

To the lawson family:

May you find comfort in the love of friends and family.
Con'td prayers.

Debbie Perry

June 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Savieon was a student of mine at Daniel Jenkins and dearly loved by all of the faculty, staff, and students of the school. Our hearts were broken by the news of this tragedy.

Alfred & Deborah A. Brown

June 21, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Nikkea Smalls

June 21, 2013

My condolences to the Lawson family. Kiya may you rest in peace. You will be missed.

Ann Milligan

June 21, 2013

My dear sweet little cousin, may you now rest in the arms of the Lord. May He cover your children and strengthen you loved ones, the Dawson and the Lawson family during this time of loss. You are with your daddy, my cousin Bernard. May you R.I.P.from your big cuz Ann Milligan and family

Donna Bennett

June 21, 2013

To Lolo and the Lawson- Dawson family. I am so sorry for your lost. Your daughter is in GOD'S hands where she will always be protected.

sharon Dawson'Summerville

June 21, 2013

Zakiya,May your eternal soul rest with the Lord, our God.. To my Dawson Family.. and the Lawson Family My condolences to you from me and my children.. Sharon Dawson

ay t

June 21, 2013

May The Lord continue to watch and guide you all for such as a time as this....My God Bless!!!!

June 21, 2013

May god Bless all of you during your time of loss!

shakera wright

June 21, 2013

my prayers are with the Lawson family and whoever else is kin to kia. I may have not known you but this story really touched me. may god bless you and continue to watch ove your loving kids as you do the same.

June 21, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Lawson & Dawson family Levonda Drayton & Family

Kiesha Wittrell

June 21, 2013

I Send my sympathy to the Lawson family & I pray that God strengthen yall during this time

terri Edwards

June 21, 2013

May u be at peace.xoxo

Talesha Fisher

June 21, 2013

To the Lawson, Dawson and Taylor Family, you all have my sincere condolences at this time. My the Lord continue to bless you and heal your hurting with fond memories.

Stacy Ford

June 21, 2013

I will miss you Kiya

sylvia drayton-moore

June 21, 2013

To the lawson and dawson family may gods love and peace uplift you all at this time of bereavment.Hold on to Gods unchanging hand.know that weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.we love you all and are praying for gods love to shower you in this dark hour.

lashaunda and corey smith

June 21, 2013

To the lawson and dawson family you have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.trust in the lord and he will strenghthen your heart.hold on to dear and fond memories of kiya and know that she is resting in the arms of our the lord.we love you all and are in our thoughts and prayers.

Montreal Ravenel & Family

June 21, 2013

My prayers are with the Lawson family. May God provide His strength, peace and comfort to each of you during your time of bereavement.

Joan and Harold Calvary, Jr

June 21, 2013

To the Lawson & Dawson Families,
My family and i are praying for the comfort of God to surround you in this your hour of breavement.

PAT BUIE

June 21, 2013

T0 THE LAWSON AND DAWSON FAMILIES, IT IS WITH MUCH REGRET THAT I SEND THIS NOTE OF SYMPATHY, I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU AND KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU AND HE ALWAYS IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE GOD, HE CHANGES NOT. THERE IS A TIME TO BE BORN AND A TIME TO DIE, BUT THOSE IN CHRIST WILL NEVER DIE......BE BLESSED PAT & SAUSHA BUIE

tracey lary

June 21, 2013

god bless the entire family

Rubylee Middleton&Family

June 21, 2013

To Lolo and Family,
We are sending our deepest sympathy to you all at this time of sorrow.We will keep you in our prayers for comfort in the days ahead.May God bless you..

YOLANDA MULLEN

June 21, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of your lost. Sometimes we don't understand why things happen but WE ALL KNOW that God is a keeper when we can't stand on our own strength. Will be missed! Family stay strong and hold on to each other.

Lateia Nelson

June 21, 2013

Kiya we go back girl im smiling now thinking about u and that smile. Hey cuz is what u would say im miss u girl. A sweet person all the time and a great mother.travel well kiya love u.

MALLOY FAMILY

June 21, 2013

MAY YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN CARRY ON YOUR DREAM AND HOPES FOR THEM!! GOD HAS GIVEN U WINGS ANGELS RIP KNOW THERE IS A SLIVER LINNING FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY INSPITE OF THIS TRAGIC TIME RIP BEAUTIFUL YOUR SMILE AND SPIRIT SPOKE VOLUMES GREAT MOM THAT KIDS CAN BE FOREVER PROUD!! GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!

Sandra Nesbitt

June 21, 2013

To Delores Dawson , my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of your daughter, may you find peace in knowing that she is resting with the lord and he will give you and your family the strength to do all you can for your grandchildren, always remember the battle is not yours but the lords.

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