Carla Nelle Lawson, 60, Joplin, Mo., died peacefully Monday, August 31, 2026, at Freeman Hospital West.
Born October 14, 1965, in Afton, Oklahoma, she grew up surrounded by family, sharing her childhood with her sister and five brothers. Family was the most important part of Carla’s life, and the relationships she built with those around her continued to be a meaningful part of who she was. Carla l…