Laura OGLETREE

1944 - 2021

OGLETREE, Laura Arlean

Laura Arlean Ogletree, age 76, departed this life Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home

surrounded by her loving

family. Laura was born on July 21, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Jesse L. and Mary L. Stanton. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1962. On July 31, 1965, she married Ronald Ogletree her husband of 55 years.

Laura worked as an Administrative Professional at Reynolds & Reynolds for 38 years. She retired and rejoined the workforce as a Secretary in the Office of Residence Life at Central State University retiring after 4 years. Laura was a member of the Wings Chapter of the International Association of

Administrative Professionals, Unity Chapter No. 95 Order of the Eastern Star, Amer Court No. 65 Daughters of Isis, and the Episcopal Church Women at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse L. and Mary L. Stanton; brother-in-law, Roger E. Ogletree, Sr.; and nephew, Mallalieu Allen Ogletree IV, of Peoria, Illinois. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Ronald Ogletree; daughter, Rolanda (Dana) Gordon of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Danielle Gordon and Reese Gordon of Jacksonville, Florida; sister Etta Edwards; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Harry) Wise and Ruth Ogletree; brothers-in-law, Mallalieu Allen

(Elvira) Ogletree III, Michael (Linda) Ogletree, and Lawrence Ogletree; dedicated nephew, Winston (Anjala) Ferguson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 5301 Free Pike,

Dayton, Ohio 45426, with Rev. Dr. Benjamin E. K. Speare-Hardy II officiating. Walk through visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Interment will be in West Memory

Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com.