Karla Sue Lawson (nee Hemsath), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the age of 53. Loving wife of Thomas "Tony" Lawson; beloved daughter of the late Armin and Joan Hemsath; devoted mother of Shelby L. (John) Clark and Jorden L. (Jay) Stevens; cherished grammy of Cohen, Jaxson, Eisele, and Eleanor; dear sister of Connie (Ralph) Pickering and Zoe (Bob) Haper; daughter-in-law of Bonnie (Bill) Smith; sister-in-law of Vicki (Brad) Filla; and is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, and dear friends. She is also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Thomas Lawson.
Karla was a member of the Friday Night Cold Beer Club. She absolutely loved spending time with her cherished grandchildren and being with her family and friends. Karla enjoyed living life to the fullest. Karla was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorial contributions may be made in Karla’s honor to the Salvation Army or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America.