"To all who knew and loved Carrie I offer my prayers and heartfelt condolences. I met Carrie a few times many years ago through my sister Angie. She and Angie are lifelong friends. I learned that Carrie was kind, supportive, patient (beyond human possibility), generous and fully present. She endured pain from the injury and death of her husband the love of her life. Although life without her partner she continued her walk through it with dignity and humility. She will be long remembered for being an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and friend. God bless you all. With love, Rebecca Pierce"
In loving memory of
Carrie Elizabeth Lawrence
May 22, 1966 - September 6, 2021
Carrie Lawrence, age 55, of Quincy, died Monday, September 6, 2021, in her home.
Carrie was born May 22, 1966 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Carolyn Holmes Anderson. She married Richard "Rick" James Lawrence on March 21, 1998. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2020. She was previously married to Ben Kenison. This union produced two daughters, Heather and Kasey Kenison.
Carrie was a die hard St. Louis Blues and Cardinals fan. She and her husband Rick had a friendly rivalry as he was a Chicago Cubs fan. The fact Rick was a St. Louis Blues fan may have just saved the marriage! Carrie was overjoyed when the Blues won the Stanley Cup. Many years ago she worked in a nursery where she developed a love of plants and gardening. She later worked as a secretary at St. Louis Community College. She worked for many years as a secretary at Lincoln County Medical Center in Troy, MO. In her spare time she enjoyed watching sports, especially the Blues and Cardinals, watching and reading the news, and gambling.
Survivors include: four children, Heather Kenison of Quincy, Kasey (Brandon) Kenison of Montrose, IA, Caleb Lawrence of St. Peters, MO, and Mallory Lawrence of St. Peters, MO; eight grandchildren, Skylar Hubbard, Troy Lawrence, Ava Lawrence, Nala Jayne, McKenzie Matuszak, Serenity Jayne, Rowan Lawrence, and Kylee Kenison; her father, Robert M. Anderson of Wentzville, MO; four brothers, Robert C. (Teresa) Anderson of Pennsylvania, Michael Schindler of St. Anne, MO, David Schindler of Foley, MO, and Todd (Jennifer) Schindler of Hawaii; her step father Dennis Schindler of St. Louis, MO; and her two very special dogs, Damien and Hazel.
Carrie was preceded in death by: her husband, Richard "Rick" James Lawrence, her mother, Carolyn Schindler, her stepmother Carla Anderson, her grandmother Lola Sarri, her sister-in-law Shannon Schindler, her favorite dog Bandit, and her favorite cat, Tony.
Memorial Service: 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Pastor Andre' Harper officiating.
Visitation: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"To my sweet mommy! I miss you so much. I never would of thought this would happen this soon. You were such a beautiful person inside and out. You carried all the weight on your shoulders for us and now you can be at rest. I?ll forever miss my mommy, my best friend. "
"We?re so sorry. As cousins, Carrie, Bobby, David, and I made great memories I will always hold dear in my heart. We love you Uncle Bob and Ginger, Bobby Carl & Teresa. Rest in Paradise Carrie. ??"
"Dear Heather, I am saddened to hear of your mother?s passing. Carrie was a wonderful person and coworker at LCMC. We had some great laughs over the years and her grandchildren were the light of her life. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. With sympathy, Mary Kay Kunza"
"Carrie and I shared an office at LCMC. She was a very sweet person who was always willing to listen, and help when she could. She dearly loved her family and bragged about her grandkids like we all do. She will be missed"