Mildred Lawson, 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at her residence. She was born on February 2, 1939 in Russell County, KY, a daughter of the late Lucretia Stephens Eads and Chester L. Eads.

Mildred worked at Firestone, Lear Siegler, and retired from the Russell County Public Library. She was a member of Salem United Baptist Church and enjoyed working on her small farm and being outside.

SURVIVORS:
2 sisters: Illene Foley of Indianapolis, IN and Charlene Foley (Eddy) of Louisville, KY

1 brother: Glen Eads (Imelda) of Russell Springs, KY

Sister-in-law: Kay Lawson

Several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers: Russell Eads, Jerry Eads and David Eads.

The family would like to thank her caregivers: Tricia Malpica and Diane Hainey for taking such good care of her. Also, thank you to sister-in-law, Kay Lawson, for stepping up to be there for her for whatever she needed or wanted.

Funeral Service: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Ben Hammond officiating
 
Interment: Salem Cemetery, Hwy 910, Russell Springs, KY

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Friday at Wilson Funeral Home

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.