Patricia Ann “Pat” (King) Lawson
April 30, 1943 - March 27, 2026
Patricia Ann “Pat” (King) Lawson, age 82, of Dover, DE, departed this earth on the morning of Friday, March 27th, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep at home, having been visited by many family members and friends in her final days.
Born in Dover, DE on April 30th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Bertha (Melda) King of Hartly, DE. In her youth, Pat was a member of the Hartly Methodist Church, where she maintained perfect attendance for 21 years. She graduated from John Bassett Moore High School in Smyrna and briefly attended the University of Delaware. Pat married her husband of many years, the late Richard D. “Dick” Lawson, on May 16th, 1964, and resided in Dover their entire lives. She looked forward to her annual trips to Virginia Beach with her husband, her son Chris, and his family. Most of all, Pat loved her grandchildren.
Pat was a member of several civic organizations in Dover and Kent County, including the Century Club, the Ladies Auxiliary of Hartly Fire Company, Wyoming Methodist Church, and Three Stones Church. She was a league bowler at the lanes in Rodney Village and a cheerleading coach for Holy Cross High School. Pat was a determined office worker, having worked at Twilley-Mabee Law offices, OB-GYN Associates of Dover, and finally Delmarva Prosthodontics, before retiring. In her spare time, she loved to play cards and games, including Scrabble and Words with Friends, and shop online.
In addition to her parents and husband, Pat was preceded in death by her younger brother, Frank King. She leaves behind two sons and their families, David and Kimberly Lawson, and Chris and Bev Lawson; grandsons, whom she loved, Artus “AJ”, Kieran, Ryan, and Quinn; niece, Donna Dixon (Brian); and nephew, Randy King; as well as many cousins, family, and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, 2928 Sharon Hill Road, Dover, DE, where she will be laid to rest beside her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Inc., 753 Walker Road, Suites A & B, Dover, DE 19904 or online by clicking here; or to the Hartly Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 28, Hartly, DE 19953 or online by clicking here.
Patti Bunch
Pat was a very good friend, I felt like she was my sister. We could talk and laugh about anything, even through rough patches. I know that she is no longer in pain and will be looking down laughing when I do dumb stuff. I’ll laugh thinking that she saw it. Rest in peace Pat, you will be missed!
Paul and Lois Loder
With Deepest Sympathy and God’s Blessings to Pat’s Family & Friends….Peace Always
Pearl & Jamie
Pat we hope that you will rest in the arms of angels for eternity.
Carla Anchors
To Christopher and David and extended family; May peace be with you in your time of grief .
Linda steele
So sorry for your loss your mom and I were friends. I shall miss her take care of each other. God bless you.
Hiram Elizondo
My sincere condolences go out to her whole family. I had the honor to meet Pat and she was so kind to me and had such a wonderful attitude. We messaged back and forth for a while and every message from Pat was so uplifting to me. I pray the lord comforts her entire family and friends. May you rest in heavenly peace Pat! Love you and God bless!
Marijane Melda Copes
My deepest condolences to the family that always made me feel part of the family same with her mom and dad Mars. I was married to Fran. He was a good person. Should be sadly missed
Gwen Pritchett
A great lady she will be missed. I certainly enjoyed my conversations with her. She gave me such great advice when my boys were small.
Kay Nardone
Although it’s been a long time. I remember the fun times. She supported me during my time of loss
May she rest in peace
My thoughts and prayers are with you David and Chris
Jim Daimus
My across the street neighbor for many years. Sorry to hear of her passing and condolences to the family.
Ryan Connolly
My condolences to the Lawson family, may Pat be at peace and her smile continue on in those who knew her.
Sirena Skipper
My deepest condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of taking care of Ms.Pat as a nurse and as a nursing instructor. She was a joy to be around. She will never be forgotten.
Marijane Melda Copes
Condolences to the family and friends of Pat she will be sadly missed Pats not and uncle Morris her father treated me like like part of their family when I married Frani she was special very kind a specialperson me
Brian Butcher
To the Family I want to send My sincere Condolences to the Lawson Family. She will be truly missed but not Forgotten.
Brian Butcher & Family
Kathy Schmidt
Chris, Bev and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏
Kathy
Katie Cole
Pat was a wonderful lady. I met her through my father Wayne Cole who was one of Pat’s life long classmates and friends. This class of friends is an amazing bunch of people and I know she will reunite with them and have the time of their lives. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Rose
Our condolences 🙏 I worked with Mrs Pat for 3 yrs.. she was our office manager..so many memories of laughter and shshenanigans in her office, which was also became our break room.. she will be missed..
Gary Pippin
Our condolences to Chris and Dave and their families! God Bless you all!
Gary & Lisa Pippin
Donna Johnson Geiat
I’m so sorry to read of Pat’s passing. I remember her fondly from her time working with my mother, Claudia. As I was growing up, and even the times we connected either online or in person in recent years, she was always kind, acting, and usually had some sage advice or story to share. My condolences to Dave, Chris, their families, and Pat’s friends on her passing.
Donna Johnson Geist
I’m so sorry to read of Pat’s passing. I remember her fondly from her time working with my mother, Claudia.
As I was growing up, and even the times we connected either online or in person in recent years, she was always kind, caring, and usually had some sage advice or story to share.
My condolences to Dave, Chris, their families, and Pat’s friends on her passing.