Julia Lawton

December 8, 1948 - January 5, 2020

Julia A. Lawton, 71, of Trenton, NJ, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born on December 8, 1948 to the late Clifford and Julia Allen in Trenton, NJ. Julia has remained a lifelong resident of Trenton. She had a successful career as an Executive Secretary for the State of New Jersey before her retirement. In her free time, Julia would tend to her plants and greatly enjoyed gardening. She was surrounded by many loving feline friends throughout her lifetime and adored each and every one. Julia was a true fan of watching the Food Network and QVC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Jim Lawton, and her brother Robert Allen. Julia leaves behind her sons, Chris Lawton and his fiancée Pam Sliwinski; her son, Sean Lawton; her brother Clifford Allen and his wife, Nancy; her sisters Carol Lesko and Sandy Allen, as well as six loving grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 10am - 12pm at Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 935 Parkway Ave., Ewing, NJ, with a funeral ceremony taking place at 11:30am. Burial will follow in Ewing Church Cemetery, 100 Scotch Rd, Ewing, NJ. The family requests donations to be made in her name to EASEL Animal Rescue Leagues, Shelter, and Pet Adoptions in Ewing, NJ by visiting https://www.easelnj.org/donate/#edonate Please use the Funeral Home address for Donation Confirmations 935 Parkway Ave., Ewing, NJ 08618