Evelyn Harmon Lawrence, age 85, of Vilas passed away peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Lexington.

She was born on January 15, 1941, in Watauga County. The daughter of the late Ed Henry Harmon and Bonnie Presnell Harmon. Evelyn was a tough lady who always faced struggle with a smile. There was no job ever too big or small for her, from hemming jeans, patching holes, or an elaborate bed spread or draperies. She ran Evelyn Lawrence trucking dealing with drivers with a smile or scrawl. Mom loved her flowers and working in her yard, bringing plants that were sick back to their prime; her thumb sure was green.

She had many names mom, mamma, Aee, and memaw. She would bring you in, feed you, and look after you as if you were her own whether it be a child, grandchild or just someone passing by with a friend. Her children, grandchildren, family and friends loved her so much and she will be missed very much. If you met her once, you loved her and saw her feistiness.

She is survived by her daughter Libby Bryant and husband John of Lexington, North Carolina; her son Johnny Lawrence and wife Tonya of Millers Creek; eight grandchildren, Dwayne Warren of Vilas; Dylan Lawrence and fiancé Abigail Bumgarner of Vilas; Garrett Lawrence and wife Nina of Louisville, Kentucky; Jonathan Bryant and wife Courtney of Lexington, North Carolina; Justin Bryant of Lexington, North Carolina; Colton Bryant of Trinity, North Carolina; Casey Bryant of Lexington, North Carolina; Mckinlee Watson of Wilmington, North Carolina and one great-grandson Caleb Bryant of Farmer, North Carolina. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and countless friends she loved dearly.

In addition to her father and mother she was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Lawrence and an infant son John Donald Lawrence.

The family will receive friends Friday, February 6, 2026, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel from 4:00 until 7:00.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson County 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service in charge of the arrangements.