Laura Jones Obituary
Laura gave her life to Christ at an early age. She later joined the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a faithful member for over 40 years, until her health prevented her from attending church regularly. Laura also worked at the University of Memphis for over 25 years; she retired to help take care of her mother, Emma Thomas.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Emma Albright; daughter, Sallie Taylor Scott; and son, Willie Taylor, Sr.
Laura leaves to cherish her memory, son Isaac Taylor Sr.; and daughter Dorothy T. Holland (L. Bob Holland);she also leaves Melanie Fifer her adoptive daughter, of Memphis, TN.; grandchildren and great grand - children from various parts of the USA; two sisters, Margie Johnson of Boston, MA and Unita Arthur of Oklahoma City; and two brothers Henry Henderson and Oscar Henderson of Memphis, TN. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Melanie
October 9, 2025
I miss you more than I could ever put into words! I love you forever my baby
Clayton Mac!in
September 3, 2025
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY, RESTING PEACEFULLY
IN JESUS'S,ARMS.
CLAYTON-VEGERIA
CLAYTON AND VEGERIA MACLIN
July 6, 2025
Praying Gods Blessings Upon This Family.
Kimberly Durham
July 5, 2025
My heart hurts knowing you're gone,, I will never forget you coming to see you're great nephew in hospital and me to show support and love ,,You will be forever missed Aunty Laura ...
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The Warfield Family
July 4, 2025
Our condolences to the family. Words are never enough at a time like this, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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