Jenny Cedars Lawrence's Obituary
Funeral services for Jenny Cedars Lawrence will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church in Leesville. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville.
On Friday October 17, 2025, Jenny Cedars Lawrence passed away at the age of 74 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on March 5, 1951, in Leesville, Louisiana, to Jasper and Hazel Cedars. The third of six children, she was the baby sister to Sue Hendricks and Danny Cedars, and the big sister to Ann Ferguson, Connie Cedars, and Kelvin Cedars.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, C. E. “Dinks” Lawrence III; her parents; and her brother, Kelvin Cedars.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn, and husband, Mark Mawae; her son, Ely; and her beloved granddaughters, Finley, Corrie, and Keely. She is also survived by her sisters, Sue (and husband Neal) Hendricks, Ann (and husband Tom) Ferguson, and Connie Cedars; her brother, Danny (and wife Wendy) Cedars; and 12 nieces and nephews and 25 great nieces and nephews who lovingly knew her as “Aunt Jenny.”
She was elected Ms. LHS in 1969, the year she graduated from Leesville High School. A proud alumni, she cherished her classmates and always looked forward to class reunions.
She dedicated 30 years of service as the office administrator at Probation and Parole, where she was admired for her diligence and kindness.
Jenny found joy in many passions throughout her life. She was an avid gardener, earning her Master Gardener certification through LSU Ag and actively participating in the Vernon Parish Garden Club. She spent countless hours in her flower beds, especially tending her irises. She could make almost anything grow—except ferns.
A talented seamstress, she was quick to mend a tear for anyone in need—but you’d better not touch her good scissors! She was also a wonderful cook who loved experimenting with new recipes and the latest kitchen gadgets. Mornings began with black coffee on the porch, followed by a day full of projects that typically resulted in getting “sidetracked”.
She loved traveling and spending time with her family, but her greatest joy came from being “Grams.” Her home reflected the things she held dearest—family photos, birthdays marked on her calendar, and her signature black-and-white outfits.
Jenny encouraged everyone around her to be kind, thoughtful, and compassionate. She was the sweetest soul, always smiling, always with a kind word to share—and happiest when rolling dice with family and sipping her Military Special Rum and Diet Coke with a lemon.
She will be deeply missed by all and forever remembered for her beautiful smile, warmth, humor, and generous spirit.
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