Funeral Services Celebrating The Life of Mrs. Lula Mae Lawrence Larkin, 86, of Milledgeville, Georgia will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM from The Chapel of All Faiths on the campus of Central State Hospital, 252 Swint Avenue, SE, Milledgeville, with Pastor James Harris, Jr., officiating eulogist. The interment will follow at Scenic Memorial Gardens, Georgia Highway 49, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Mrs. Larkin entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in the confines of Atrium Health—The Medical Center in Macon, Georgia surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Larkin was a life-long, faithful and ardent member of Green Pasture Baptist Church where she was an active member of the Senior Choir, the Sweet Chariot Gospel Choir, the Senior Missionary Ministry where she served as treasurer, the Culinary Committee and she also held the distinction of Associate First Lady. Her life's passion for interior decorating allowed her to lend her expertise to the remodeling and refurnishing of Green Pasture Church during the extensive renovation project. Much of the decor and accessories bear her personal touch.

Mrs. Larkin was employed at Lockerly Arboretum and was also an event planner, caterer and personal caregiver. She retired after 31 years of committed service.

Mrs. Larkin was preceded in death by her parents: Cecil & Lubirdia Carter Lawrence, one son: James "Tute" Lawrence, siblings: Willie Lawrence, Cleveland Lawrence, Buddy Lawrence and Louise Lawrence Hill.

Cherishing her memories are: her husband of 51 years, Pastor Virgil J. Larkin of Milledgeville; daughter: Tammy Larkin Little of Milledgeville; devoted daughter-in-law: Venita F. Lawrence of Milledgeville; grandchildren: Tia Lawrence of Milledgeville, Nathan McLaurin of San Diego, CA, Jayln Lawrence of Augusta, and Trenton Little of State College, PA; great-grandchildren: Jaden Kyles, Jordan Kyles, Blessing McLaurin, Nia McLaurin, Neiman McLaurin, Bryalen Lawrence and Brielle Lawrence; one sister: Gladys Lawrence (George) Densley of Milledgeville; special friends; Leila M. Clemmons, Lucille Richardson, Gloria Dixon and Shirley Pearson (deceased) all of Milledgeville; devoted god-son: Jack Wright, and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins also survive.

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Peoples Funeral Home entrusted with final arrangements.