Elizabeth Ann Lawrence, 78, of Paragould, passed from this life Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born November 13, 1945, to Aubrey and Helen Hays Rial.  She loved her family, friends, and the Lord.  She enjoyed being involved in her ADK Sorority and her church.  She loved planting flowers and crafting.  She was a pure soul, full of love, and will be eternally missed.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents and sibling, Donnie Rial.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Ralph Lawrence; daughter of the heart, Dona Manley; brothers, Jerry Rial (Pat), Douglas Rial (Zadonna); sisters, Sue Smith (Ray), Brenda Cantrell (Gerald); grandchildren that she raised, Ashley Lamb, Adam McClung, Amber Masters, John Rubbo; and eleven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, from 12:00 p.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with Tracy Archibald officiating. Burial will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.