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Death of Col. Lawson's daughter.

Meridee Little Lawson, 60, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at Mercer Hospital, Aurora. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Merridee was born, July 18, 1950, to David and Joan Essley Lawson in Aledo along with a twin brother who did not survive. She was considered a “Miracle Baby,” born three months premature and weighing less than two pounds.
She attended Aledo schools and spent two years at Wood Junior College in Mathiston, Miss. and graduated from Athens University in Athens, Ga. She enjoyed horses and became a good rider participating in many 4-H Club shows.
She was employed at Project NOW in Rock Island, and the Salvation Army Office in Moline.
She was a member of the Aledo United Methodist Church and a former member of P.E.O.
Survivors include her parents, brothers, Roger, Peoria, Dan, Md., Paul, Calif., and sister Lindee Lawson Kent, Penn.
Memorials may be made to Transitions Mental Health, 805 19th St. Rock Island, IL 61265.

DOES ANYONE HAS THE EMAIL OF COL. LAWSON OR, HIS CONTACT NUMBER?

Re: Death of Col. Lawson's daughter.

SHE IS LISTED ON PAGE 61 IN THE 1969 RMA YEARBOOK AS AN ELEVENTH GRADER. THE ONLY GIRL LISTED AS A CADET IN THE LONG RMA HISTORY.

Re: Death of Col. Lawson's daughter.

Yes, Gene. She graduated my class. She dated a guy named King who went in the Air Force upon graduation. On our prom night, they announced they were getting married but, I guess they forgot about it.