Background
Lawton, Barbara Perry was born on August 26, 1930 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
public relations executive writer
Lawton, Barbara Perry was born on August 26, 1930 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor, Mount Holyoke College, 1952.
Manager publications, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 1967-1972; public relations agent, various companies, St. Louis, 1972-1984; principal, Lawton & Associations, St. Louis, since 1984.
Member Kirkwood Planning and Zoning Commission, 1986-1992. President Kirkwood History Society, 1988-1990. Trustee Clifford Gaylord Foundation, St. Louis, since 1987.
Member Garden Writers Association American (president 1991), St. Louis Press Club (board of directors).
Daughter of Kenneth W. and Elizabeth (McGovern) Perry. Divorced; children: William C., Cynthia P., Mark R. (deceased).