Patricia Dolores Donnelly Lawson, 67, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014. Patricia was born on May 5, 1947 in Toledo, OH. Patricia retired after 35 years with the Escambia County School District as a school counselor. She spent most of her career at Jim Allen Elementary. Patricia was an excellent cook and culinary artist. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, embroidery, crocheting and was a member of several local crafting clubs. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Delton and Myra Donnelly. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lawson; a daughter, Amy Lawson and a son, Neal Lawson; grandchildren, Callan Kajdasz, Victor Lawson, Marci Lawson and Evan Lawson. Visitation will be held at 11am Wednesday, December 17, 2014 with Funeral services beginning at 12pm (noon) from Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Fr. Michael Hesse officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Roger Hinote, Bill Terrell, Vince Fitzgerald, Ron Thomas, Keith Bell, Robert Watson and Callan Kajdasz. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 4300 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503 or to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504.