- Date Of Birth: May 30, 1940
- Date Of Death: June 27, 2020
- State: Minnesota
Beverly Kay Lawrence, age 80 of Rochester and formerly of Virginia, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Rochester, MN. She was born on May 30, 1940, the daughter of Frank and Julia (McKay) Desannoy, in Soudan. She was a 1958 graduate of Tower High School, and married Bernard Lawrence in 1958. They lived in Embarrass, Tower, and Virginia, where they raised their family. Beverly managed 3 separate Stevenson’s stores at one time: 2 in Virginia and 1 in Chisholm and was proud to have the top two stores in the chain of 80. She also worked at Ketola’s Department store, and White Drug, delivered meds to Nursing Homes, and in retirement she cleaned homes. Beverly lived on Bass Lake for a period of time, moved to Midway, and relocated to Rochester due to failing health, to be close to her children.
Beverly was a member of Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Virginia where she was involved in the choir, quilting group, Stephen’s Ministry Team, and her Circle.
Beverly is survived by her Special Friend: Art Lehtonen of Virginia; Children: Kim (Randy) Waldron of Rochester and Robert (Linda) Lawrence of Stewartville; Brother: Robert Desannoy of Crystal; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Julia Desannoy; Sister: Marilyn Stephenson; and many extended family members.
