Barbara Hedrick Lawin

Barbara Hedrick Lawin died peacefully at Spring Arbor Cary on Friday, March 21st . She was born Barbara Anne Hedrick on August 11th, 1936 in Belmont, North Carolina, where she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School from the 1st grade through college. Barbara took secretarial classes & spent time as an Executive Secretary for Ivey’s Department Store as well as for Merrill Lynch. After marrying Melvyn Lawin, her husband of 60 years, Barbara became a passionate & courageous traveler & lived in Europe with Melvyn for more than 20 years. She thrived on entertaining, fashion, and gardening, and was also extremely well read. Barbara was a fierce spirit & a woman of exceptional taste; she had an unparalleled eye for beauty and a natural gift for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. She was a strong & complex woman and carried herself through this world with a grace that was uniquely hers; she seemed to make an impression upon everyone she met.

She is survived by her son, Dale Andrew Lawin; her two daughters Terese Lawin Compton and Constance Louise Gideon; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and her last remaining sister Genevieve Hedrick.

A memorial service and reception will be held at Ambassador Presbyterian Church in Apex on Saturday, April 5th at 5:00pm.

The family extends their most heartfelt appreciation for the loving kindness, support and expertise provided by Amedisys Hospice Care.