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Mrs. Phyllis J. (Rountree) Lawson
Age 82 of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at home. She was born June 08, 1944, in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Phyllis is preceded in death by:
Husband: James Everett Lawson, Sr.
Son: James Everett Lawson, Jr.
Father: Enoch Adrian Rountree
Mother: Ruby (Moses) Rountree
Brothers: Jimmy & Adrian Rountree, Jr.
Sisters: Nadine Loomis, Maxine Moses, Mildred Bargo, Patricia Napier
She is survived by:
Daughters: Marietta Fitzgerald & husband Steve, Margaret Burchell
Grandchildren: Aaron James Shelley & wife Toraleah, Clint W. Burchell & wife Lexy
Great Grandchildren: Oliver James Shelley, Jaxon, Maverick & Lawson Burchell
A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn her passing.
The family will receive friends: 12 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services at 2 p.m.
Officiating: Bro. Ewell "Jam-up" Lawson
Burial: to follow in the Lot Cemetery
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of arrangements. "Your Family Funeral Home"
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