Evans Funeral Homes
March 14, 2009

Victoria M. Lawson, 83, of Shady Point, OK passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Victoria was born on June 28, 1925 in Latham, Oklahoma to Elmer R. & Ollie B. (Barnes) Hood. She spent her lifetime living in this wonderful area and was employed by Riverside Furniture until her retirement.

Her parents; her 1st husband Norman Monks; her 2nd husband Omer Lawson, a son, Jerry Monks; 2 daughters, Glenda Tubby & Loretha Grigsby; 2 brothers, Ralph Hood & James Hood; 2 sisters Helen Jones & Evelyn Van Meter all preceded Victoria in death.

Victoria is survived by a daughter & son in law, Janice & Jim Scroggins of Shady Point, OK; a son & daughter in law, Terry & Sandra Monks of Shady Point, OK; 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; special loved ones, Jesse & Beatrice Watts & Roger Watts, numerous other relatives & loved ones & many beloved friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, March 16, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Shady Point Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Daniel Monks, Leon Laymon, Dearl Laymon, Roy Scroggins, Roger Watts, & Andrew Martinez

Updated: 25 May 2013