Paget “Pag” DeEtte Lawrence (Lynch), 66, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at her home on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Pag was born on December 24, 1953 in Millersburg, OH to her parents Charles and Gloria Brightwell. She married Mike Lynch, who preceded her in death.
Pag was in the restaurant business for 53 years. She owned and operated the Little Red Barn restaurant in Wayne City for 20 years. She was an avid sports fan, and was an especially huge fan of Chicago Cubs baseball. She also was a fan of Ohio State, the Indians, and Jac Haudenschild racing. She was a member of the Wayne City Baptist Church.
Pag is survived by 2 sons: Cory (Amanda) Lynch and Dustin Bowen, a grandson Kaden Hilderbrand, 2 sisters: Cheryl (Charles) Starner and Phyllis Smail, a brother Robert Brightwell, nieces & nephews: Veronica Morrison, Ezra Starner, Scottt Smail, Jennifer Smail, Sarah Morrison and Sara Brightwell, great nieces and nephews: Will Moss, Braedon Smail, Stacey Starner, Allie Starner, Ashley Williams, Courtney Smail, Rose Knopp and Mason Brightwell.
She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband Mike Lynch, an infant daughter Heidi Lawrence and an infant son Larry Joe Lawrence, a brother Chuck Brightwell, brother-in-laws: Neil Lynch and Tom Smail, her best friends: Bonnie Boehm, Connie Geog, Helen Morris Underwood, and Bill & Sharon Sampsel.
No formal services will be held at this time. The Young Funeral Home in Wayne City is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.youngfuneralhomellc.com