Dana was born November 8, 1953 in Butler, Missouri to Lloyd and JoAnn Smith Fahnestock. She grew up in Butler and graduated from Butler High School. She was united in marriage to Clifford Lawrence in 1971. From this union two children were born. She was a good wife and mother with several talents and enjoyments including, painting, playing the piano, reading, and a love for puzzles.
Dana was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Deborah Tippie. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Clifford Lawrence, son Patrick Lawrence (Nancy), daughter Jackie Davis (Mike), grandchildren, Joe White, Macaja White, Anna Marie White (Frederick R. Pement), Niandralyn Lawrence, Nicklas Lawrence, and one great-grandson Samuel Pement.