Sandra “Sandy” Guthrie Lawrence
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Guthrie Lawrence, 71, from Canton, IL (originally from Quincy, IL) passed away on February 17, 2025, in Canton, IL. Sandy was born on October 5, 1953, in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Gene Guthrie and Alberta (Neisen) Guthrie. She graduated from Unity High School in 1971, and Western Illinois University in 1975.
Sandy was a substitute teacher and had worked in the office at Harris Corporation for many years. She married Michael Lawrence in 1981, and they had two children: Corey Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence.
Sandy volunteered for many years at Quincy Community Theatre. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and Blessed Sacrament Church.
Survivors include her two sons, Corey Lawrence of Houma, LA and Andrew Lawrence of Manhattan, NY. Siblings: Susan (Michael) Holbrook of Quincy, Bruce (Carla) Guthrie of Quincy, Tim (Carleen) Guthrie of Swansea, Debra (Michael) Finlay of Mendon, Cindy Lynch of Quincy, Katie (Scott) Smith of Quincy. Nieces and nephews: Chris (Kesi) Holbrook of Quincy, Jeremy (Erica) Holbrook of Mt. Prospect, Jared (Katie) Holbrook of Quincy, Brianna (Ray) Rivera of Quincy, Zach (Sarah) Guthrie of El Segundo, CA, Kelsey Guthrie of Swansea, Jack Guthrie of St. Louis, Samantha Lynch of Normal, IL, Ian Lynch of St. Louis, Sawyer, Cedar, Stella Smith all of Quincy, and 11 great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by grandparents: Joseph & Mildred Neisen; Henry & Daisy Guthrie, parents Henry & Alberta Guthrie, niece Shelby Ann Guthrie, numerous aunts and uncles
A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Robert Barko O.F.M officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:00 am. until 10:15 a.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Quincy Community Theater or to Sunset Rehabilitation and Care Center, 129 S. First Avenue Canton, IL 61520
I remember the good times when we were young and again while working at Cassanno’s.
Missing those days! Hugs to all the families.
LuAnn
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, Bruce and Carla! May God hold you in His comforting arms.
Dear Bruce and Carla and the entire Guthrie family,
We are so saddened to hear of Sandy ‘s passing. We hope that you have loving memories of Sandy‘s time with all of you. Sending our deepest sympathies! Linda and Tammy and the Bill Hilgenbrinck family.
To Debbie and Cindy so sorry for your loss. I remember our younger years at St. Edwards and school. She will truly be missed.🙏😪
So sorry to hear of Sandys passing. My sincerest sympathy to the entire family. Fond memories of the family while living in Mendon
Sue
I’m so very sorry for your loss
Many prayers are sent to you and all your family
To Sue and Michael Holbrook. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and Family. I live in Tipton . In now
Remembering the fun Sandy and I had at Unity high. So sorry for your family’s loss.
Dear Sue, I had no idea of the connection you had with Sandy. I’m so sorry for your loss. She subbed for me years ago at St. Mary’s. She met with me to plan when I was going to have surgery and she would be with the class for several weeks. Sandy was a very nice and pleasant person. Sending hugs and prayers.
Sandy was a genuinely kind and lovely person. So sorry for your family’s loss🙏