Donna Jean Lawrence passed away peacefully amongst family on Thursday November 24, 2023.

Donna was born in Henryetta Oklahoma to Randolph and Mary Robison. The Robison's journeyed to California when she and her brothers were very young and made The San Joaquin Valley their permanent home. Donna attended Shafter High School and met the love of her life Bill Lawrence. They were married February 2, 1961 and had 4 children; Mary, Gwen, Russell, and Guy.

Donna farmed alongside Bill for 34 years until he retired. She also served for many years as the anchor on recreational tug-of- war teams with her close friends. Donna kept her children involved in 4-H and FFA where she served as a leader of various projects. Donna was a talented seamstress and taught many of the kids beginning and advanced sewing skills. Later in life she would use those skills to make custom horse show and rodeo queen outfits for her Granddaughters. Donna loved traveling with her family and the outdoors. She tended the most beautiful gardens and grew vegetables and flowers. She passed her love of gardening along to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

With Bill retired, and her children grown, Donna began a second career working at a nearby McDonalds where she was able to meet and visit with so many customers that became close friends. Donna was a true matriarch and enjoyed being closely involved in raising her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Donna's commitment and love of her family was unmatched and she dedicated her life to ensuring her family would flourish and leaves behind a legacy of love and grace to all who knew her.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents Randolph and Mary Robison, her husband Bill, her sister Angie, and her son Russell Lawrence. She is survived by her loving daughters Mary and Gwen Lawrence, and son Guy Lawrence. Also surviving are her grandchildren Mandi Kissack (Billy) Russell Lawrence (Amanda) Kaila Lawrence, Justin Lawrence, Frankie Gonzales, Alex Randall, Devin McIntosh, Donnellia Gonzales, and Eliza Zimmerle, great grandchildren Brenton, Tanner, Donna, Dalli, Delbert, Colter, and a seventh great grandchild due in July.