Georgia R. Lawrence

On August 10, 2010, after fulfilling God's purpose for her life on earth, the angels were sent to bring Georgia R. Lawrence home to her eternal reward. She was 67. Georgia was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was of the Catholic Faith and a devoted member of St. Michael Catholic Church where she faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister. Georgia graduated from Sacred Heart Girls High School in 1961. She was a member of the Slavonian Ladies Auxiliary. She is remembered by many for her dedication to the Biloxi Girls Softball League, her ten years as cafeteria manager at Mercy Cross High School, and her commitment to catholic education. In 1998 she was awarded "Mother of the Year" by the Biloxi Lions Club. She spent her entire life offering selfless unconditional love to her family, friends and everyone she encountered. Through her immense love and support for her grandchildren the legacy of "Ria" will forever live on. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen "Scupps", Sr. and Ruth Moniot Kuljis; sister, Jacqueline Corso; father-in-law, Anthony Lawrence, Sr. and mother-in-law, Teresa Calamari Lawrence. Georgia is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, George W. Lawrence; three daughters, Gina (Dannie) Skrmetta, Gwyn (Boots) Diaz, Gela (Dennis) Meins; five grandchildren, James and Danielle Skrmetta, Josh, Jacob and Justin Diaz; sister, Hope Garbin; two brothers, Stephen Kuljis, Jr., Peter D. Kuljis and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. Reciting of the Rosary will be at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Biloxi City Cemetery. A celebration of Georgia's life will follow at the Slavonian Lodge, 159 Maple St. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to the St. Michael's Building Fund, P.O. Box 523, Biloxi, MS 39533. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.