Wanda Lawless, 87, of Jamestown, KY passed from this life Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Glen Ridge Health Campus in Louisville, KY. She was born in Creelsboro, KY on May 10, 1936, a daughter of the late Lawrence R. Coffey and Lorayne Mann Coffey.
Wanda was employed for many years at Russell Sportswear and Fruit of the Loom. After retirement, she pursued her love of farming, operating a dairy farm with her husband, RJ, for over 25 years. In 2009, she was presented the Women in Agriculture Award by the Russell County Conservation District for her contributions to the local agricultural community. Later in life, she provided caregiving services for many families in Russell County.
While her professional accomplishments were many, her most treasured roles were wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married to the love of her life, RJ Lawless, for 60 years until his death in 2009. She was a loving mother to her four sons and her granddaughter, Tiffany, whom she raised as her own child.
To know Wanda was to love her. She was known for her deep concern for those around her, strong work ethic, and radiant smile. She was an incredible cook, and her family looked forward to her delicious holiday spreads all year. She was a faithful member of Jamestown Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, RJ, and her youngest son, Michael, as well as her sister, Gwendolyn Glover, and brother, Edwin Coffey.
SURVIVORS:
3 sons: Rodney Lawless (Kim) of Arizona, and Ricky Lawless and Ronnie Lawless of Jamestown
4 grandchildren: Chris Lawless, Andrea Wilson, Renee Lawless, and Tiffany Bingham (Sean)
5 great-grandchildren: Hannah Wilson, John Grant Wilson, Leslie Turner, Chase Lawless, and Parker Bingham
1 great-great granddaughter: Maya Wilson & one "soon-to-be-born" great-granddaughter, Savannah Bingham
The family is especially grateful to Just Family, Glen Ridge Health Campus, and Hosparus Health for the exceptional care provided during Wanda's last days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Jamestown Christian Church or Hosparus Health.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Welker officiating
Burial: Flanagan Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Dunbar officiating the committal service
Visitation: Wednesday from 10:00am-11:00amCT at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Chris Lawless, Sean Bingham, Bobby Dunbar, and Tom Thorpe.
Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
