arlyss- Dorothy "Coonie" Sonnier Lawton, 87, died Monday, July 30, 2018, in her residence. She was a native of Chataignier and had been a resident of Carlyss-Sulphur area for over 60 years. Dorothy enjoyed bird watching, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her son, Jack E. Lawton, Jr. and wife, Holly Bugg Lawton; her grandchildren, Leslie Fay Edwards, Candace Scroggs, Jacob Lawton, and Zoey Reed; and her great-grandchildren, Niko Edwards, Milo Edwards, Aidan Devall, Camille Reed, Charlotte Scroggs, Isaac Scroggs and Margo Lawton.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Edward Lawton, Sr.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 1, in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Monsignor James Gaddy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road Ste D, Timonium, MD 21093. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Craig Broussard, Diane Mitchell, Gayla Roberts, and the staff of Home Instead: George Cestia, Gerry Rious, Idelisse Torres, Swan Rious, Jeanette Dodson, and Sandra Ancelet, for their excellent care of Mrs. Lawton. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

FAMILY
Jack E. Lawton,Jr. and wife Holly Bugg Lawton, Son
Leslie Fay Edwards, Granddaughter
Candace Scroggs, Granddaughter
Jacob Lawton, Grandson
Zoey Reed, Granddaughter
Niko Edwards, Great Grandchild
Milo Edwards, Great Grandchild
Aidan Devall, Great Grandchild
Camille Reed, Great Grandchild
Charlotte Scroggs, Great Grandchild
Isaac Scroggs, Great Grandchild
Margo Lawton, Great Grandchild
Jack Edward Lawton, Sr., Husband