On May 25, 2020 our beloved Deatrice D Lawrence departed from this life, born August 30, 1981 in Norfolk, Virginia to Claude Squire and the late Ruth Lawrence. Deatrice aka “Dirl Dirl” aka “Thookie” as many family members called her had a smile that brung joy to everyone’s heart.
Deatrice was the youngest of all her siblings, 2 brothers Partrail Lawrence and LaMonte Weaver, 5 sisters Tasha and Sherene Lawrence, LaShon Weaver, Diana and Lynn Squire. She is survived by her grandmother Mildred Lawrence, and she have a collective total of 11 aunts and 8 uncles.
Deatrice attended Grandy High School, she was raised in Norview but really captured the heart of her friends when they moved to Villa Heights. She later met Tremaine Martin and together they had 4 beautiful children whom she leaves to cherish. Ahmond Martin her son (16) and her 3 girls Amani Lawrence (15), Ayonnah Lawrence (14) and Aunisti Lawrence (10).
To know Deatrice is to know she was the life of the party, she made her presence known with her distinguish voice. She would dress up, turn on her lady charm and sex appeal, but don’t get it twisted Deatrice was a thug in heels. To be present here today means you become to know the Deatrice we’ve always loved, she was very beautiful, caring, loyal, and humorous . She was also very animated and loved quoting movies and reciting songs and If she rocked with you she had a nickname for you or a phrase that only you and her shared. But most of all her heart belonged to her beautiful children that she adored and her mother who was her everything.
Deatrice leaves to cherish her godmother Lashawn Whitney, her cousin Shekita Lawrence who was raised with her like a sister, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a special friend Kim Cuffee.
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Nygee says
May 30, 2020 at 4:42 pmI am deeply sorry 4 your loss. But god gained an angel too. I loved Deatrice like no other and i hope that 1 day y’all will get justice for her.
Lashon says
May 31, 2020 at 10:42 amHello I’m her sister lashaun by her father’s side and I would like to thank you for your condolences your love and your support and your prayers is really appreciated this time and I keep you in my prayers as well have a blessed day
Larosa Harrisan says
June 1, 2020 at 9:48 amHeartfelt condolences to children and the entire Lawrence Family …When our tomorrows start without her I pray for peace and strength to guide us like the dawn of everyday …Continued up lifting of pray for the Children and Lawrence Family …LaRosa Harrison
Moomoo says
May 31, 2020 at 3:34 pmMy heart is broken. Deatrice I am going to miss u cuz. RIP!!! Love u . That smile will I never forget
Jess says
May 31, 2020 at 3:58 pmI love you sis, this is definitely a hard pill swallow. I will think of mlm all.the fun times we had, that beautiful smile, and that personality. S.I.P. sis????????
Larosa Harrisan says
June 1, 2020 at 9:43 amHeartfelt condolences to children and the entire Lawrence Family …When our tomorrows start without her I pray for peace and strength to guide us like the dawn of everyday …Continued up lifting of pray for the Children and Lawrence Family …LaRosa Harrison
Deidra Devine says
June 1, 2020 at 10:51 amI’m Deatrice Aunt on her father side, I am so hurt and in disbelief that my niece was taken from us at an early age. You will be truly missed Dirl-Dirl, you will forever live in my heart! Gonna miss my hugs and your BIG smile..I love you.
Lynn Squire says
June 1, 2020 at 12:45 pmHi, I’m Deatrice Sister Lynn Squire, Ervin’s daughter.
My Sister Deatrice had a smile that was as bright as the Sunshine. Her glowing heart will always be with me. Forever on my heart. I’ll miss her greeting whenever she saw me ” Hi Sister”
Algrier says
June 1, 2020 at 7:00 pmI’m Deatrice Auntie on her dad side I’m thanking God for sending us our Beautiful Deatrice …I will always love you and I will miss you….
Roz says
June 2, 2020 at 9:51 amI will miss your radiant smile and friendly personality. Even with the short time I spent with you and our family and friends, we connected and I felt the your warmth, and kindness, what this world truly needs now.
Cousin Deatrice, you are loved and will be missed, Rest In Heaven.
April Mackey says
June 2, 2020 at 5:51 pmWe will all miss her smile and her loving heart. Deatrice was an amazing employee at the Delta Hotels Norfolk Airport for a short period before God called her home. We are truly blessed that she was a part of life and team. ❤️❤️❤️????
LaShawn Whitney says
June 3, 2020 at 7:32 amMy deepest sympathy goes out to the Lawrence and Martin families. I would just like to THANK ALL OF YOU for just allowing me to love Deartice Lawrence the way I do!!! Words will never express…I CAN’T SAY NOTHING ELSE BUT I LOVE ALLLL Y’ALL!!!!!
Uncle John and Miss Virginia Greene says
June 5, 2020 at 4:34 amDeatrice Lawrence Families let the Memories of your Loved one warm your Heart.Know how much your Loved one meant to us..Lean on the support of Families and Friends,and know that you all are Loved Cared about very very much.