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Laura Barrett Obituary
Laura was born in Roswell, N.M., daughter of the late Arnold and Nancy Steel. Also preceded in death by her brother, Willie Steel. Laura grew up in Sherman, and it was there where she met and married her beloved husband Don, and the two of them went on to share in 39 years marriage. Laura was a very supportive military wife and has lived all over the world. She truly embodied the title of domestic engineer, enjoying the opportunity to be with her children while they were growing up while still pursuing her career as a medical administrative assistant. Laura is a wonderful cook and baker and an established cake decorator. She loved entertaining and was happiest in the kitchen, either cooking or baking for family and friends. Being a grandmother was also something Laura was especially proud of. Spending time with her four grandchildren, whether it was one of their many trips to the zoo or taking time out to snuggle, were things she enjoyed very much.
She will be missed by her husband, Don Barrett; children, Charity (Mike Stackhouse) Seymour and her children, Katie and Nathan, Christy (Kevin) Wenger and their children, Kiley and Drake, and Donald Barrett; siblings, Shirley Hopson, Ethel Thorn, Arnold Steel, and Betty Dill; and many other extended family members, co-workers, and dear friends.
A celebration of Laura's life will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St., where family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until time of service.
Laura's family would like to thank the staff with Mt. Carmel Hospice, especially Sandy, for the wonderful care and support they gave. Contributions may be made to the Mt. Carmel Hospice, c/o Mt. Carmel Foundation, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laura Barrett
April 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of grief. The wife and I met Laura at the office she worked at and always admired her cheerfulness and her strength. She was always strong when things seemed to go awry. We will miss her smiling face and her love of her work and friends-she's now in a better place-God bless..Ned&Mary Braun
Dave Kovanda
February 23, 2011
Don and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and remember that Laura is in a better place now. - Dave, Keri, Kaela and Kaden Kovanda
Tonya
February 23, 2011
Laura will truly be missed. I enjoyed getting to know her while I worked with her for 3 years. She always made me smile even on the worst days. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Tonya(Blood) and Jarrod Skillman
Belinda Morman
February 22, 2011
To the Barrett Family: From the moment our families met when we all moved into Seven Oaks, we instantly bonded. For years we have seen Laura be a pillar of strength and full of love for her family and friends. Now Laura is an angel in Heaven. She will be missed by so many of us who were lucky to have known her. All our love, Brett, Belinda, Derek and Madison Morman
February 22, 2011
To the Barrett family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Laura was always so sweet and nice may God continue you to bless you at this time and always. Renee (Columbus, Ohio)
Wanda Johnson
February 21, 2011
Laura,
Our good times our bad times we were always there for each other. You always had the right words to say. Your heart was alway big. My heart is so heavy and my tears will not stop. I will miss you so.
Wanda Johnson
February 21, 2011
Laura,
Our good times our bad times we always stood by each other. If I could get one big smile from you it made my day. You did the same for me. My heart is heavy, my tears will not stop, I will miss you so much.
Linda Neville
February 21, 2011
Laura, may your light shine forever. I will miss you my friend...
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