She was born October 16, 1951 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Clarence and Loretta Elam.
Laura was a L.P.N. and also enjoyed reading, cooking and playing bingo.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Steven Copeland of Batavia, Brittani Soles and Joseph Copeland. Sister, Diane Deaton of North Carolina.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Stacey Laurie.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.