Sylvia “Essie” Lawton 60, Dale, SC, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Sadie Mae Coakley Lawton and John Henry Lawton.
- Celebration of Life at Second Celestial Baptist Church, 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
- Burial to follow in the Second Celestial Baptist Church Cemetery.
- Public viewing Monday, December 1, 2025, 4–6 PM at Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals.
- Masks required for entry to the viewing at the funeral home.
- Family request asks for prayers as they prepare to say their earthly goodbyes and celebrate Sylvia's legacy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Second Celestial Baptist Church, 715 Kinloch Road, Seabrook (Dale), SC 29940. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Public Viewing: 4 to 6 PM Monday, December 1, 2025 at Marshel’s Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals WHERE MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY!!!
The Lawton Family asks that you keep them in prayer as they prepare to say their earthly goodbyes and celebrate their beloved Sylvia’s life and legacy.
More information can be find at Marshel Wright Donaldson Funeral Home.


