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Kristen McLaughlin Obituary
She was formerly married to Shawn Cypret on June 2, 2000, and was a 2000 graduate of Milton High School. Kristen was a loving daughter and a wonderful mother to her seven-year-old son, Logan. She enjoyed coaching Logan's baseball team, volunteering in his classroom at school, and being involved in every aspect of his life. She was saved at East Bay Baptist Church and baptized in Sound Bay.
Kristen was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Mamie Wells, Jack and Dorothy McLaughlin; Aunt Birdie and Uncle Bertie Anderson.
She is survived by her seven-year-old son, Logan; her parents Richard and Carolyn Wells McLaughlin of Holley; brother, Allen and wife Sabrina and daughter Graci Lynn McLaughlin, all of Holley; Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Eric Koch, Aunt Beth and Uncle Tommy Parker, Uncle Billy Frank Wells, Uncle Kirk McLaughlin, Uncle Gary and Aunt Donna McLaughlin, Uncle Jimbo and Aunt Dorothy McLaughlin, and Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Gary Gasterich. Kristen had a number of cousins, including Tim Spivey and wife Julie and children Andrea and Emily, John Henry Spivey and wife Mistie and children Kyle and Cody, Doug Wells and wife Krissy, Robert Wells, Chris Parker and wife Mistie and children Emma and Aaron, Jeff Parker and wife Heidi and children Andersen and Isabelle, Jennifer Parker Kendell and husband Tom, Brittany Parker, Bradley McLaughlin and wife Maggie and son Turner, Gary McLaughlin and Casey McLaughlin. The McLaughlin's extended family, the Barlows: L.L. Barlow and wife Martha and children Terrie Barlow Nixson and husband David and children Tyge, Sammy, and Auburn, Gail Barlow Stafford and husband Bill and children Cody and Chris, and Andy Barlow.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Billory Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. at Billory Baptist Church with the Revs. Doug Gilmore and Adrian Wingate officiating. Burial will follow in Harper Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing.
Active pallbearers are Chris Parker, Jeff Parker, John Henry Spivey, Tim Spivey, Travis Spivey, Andy Barlow, Justin Moxley and Stephen Cypret. Honorary pallbearers are L.L. Barlow, Lowell Barlow, Doug Barlow, Woody Nelson, Mike Nelson, Mark Nelson and Mitchell Jernigan.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to a fund that has been set up for her son's college at the Sun Trust Bank at the Navarre Wal-Mart.
Friends may send condolences and share fond memories at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kristen McLaughlin
Mike and Jeff Peacher
July 15, 2009
Richard, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Kristen was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew her.
Kathleen Bunyan Passmore
July 11, 2009
I remember Kristin with the darling blonde pigtails, always near her father Richard, or hugging her mom Carolyn. She had the most beautiful smile. Full of so much joy as a little girl. To Kristin's family: may friends comfort you. Faith up hold you. Loving memories heal your heart.
Michael Powell
July 11, 2009
Friends can hold your hand and cheer you along, but shepherding a God-given dream to fulfillment always involves watering it with your own tears. Neither fellowship nor friendship can lower the price of personal sacrifice required. That's the not-so-good news. However, the better-than-great news is-there will be a harvest!"Those who sow in tears will reap with...joy. He who goes out weeping,carrying seed to sow,will return with...joy,carrying sheaves with him." but you must recognize what season you're in.Everything in life has a season and a reason. You need to know when it's time to stop weeping and start reaping,otherwise you'll miss your harvest. tears are for the sower,joy is for the reaper. So when your season changes,harvest your fields with joy! you've paid your dues; now it's time to enjoy what God has promised you.
Billie Brown (Arellanes)
July 10, 2009
My dear friends Richard, Carolyn, Allen, Logan and Wells family. My heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kristen was a wonderful person and no matter where she was or what she was doing she always had a beautiful smile on her face. I know that right this very minute she is looking down from heaven with that same beautiful smile while she is watching over her family and friends. From that sweet little girl that I first met at church to that wonderful, beautiful young lady that I recently spoke with.........I will always have precious memories to keep in my heart. Carolyn and Richard, as you watch her beautiful son grow, you will always see Kristen shining through him to keep her memory alive. I love you Kristen. You will be missed dearly by us all.
Thomas & Joyce Cox
July 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have known your family for what seems like a life time and our children grew into adults together. The community as a whole will share in your sorry as we grieve the passing of one of our own.
Deborah Sanford-Scott
July 9, 2009
The first time I laid eyes on Kristin she had the face of an angel Now she has the wings of an angel. Rest in peace Kristin. Richard, Carolyn, Logan, Allen and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Samantha Rodriguez
July 9, 2009
our prayers are with the McLaughlin family and little Logan. Kristen always has a smile on her face. She was a wonderful person. We will miss her terribly.
Samatha and Randy
Jennifer (smith) Best
July 9, 2009
I am so sorry. I just found out I live in North Carolina now. God Bless you!! I went to Midway Baptist Church and you were our Acteens person.
Krystal Mays
July 9, 2009
Kristy you will be greatly missed. I will keep the McLaughlin family in my prayers..I didn't know her very long but in the time I did she had one of the biggest smiles and was just full of life.
~ Krystal and Shonte
Annice & Gene Webb
July 9, 2009
We were grieved to read of the sudden and unexpected loss of your daughter. May God Bless you with peace as you struggle to survive the pain and grief. It is a terrible tragedy to lose a child. We know. However, the memories of her growing up, her laughter, and her son will remain as constants to help you get through these first days of loss.Please let us know if we can help you in any way. Annice & Gene Webb
Dave Williams
July 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all especially little Logan.
LINDA ENZOR
July 9, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY,YOU KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY IS BLESSED WITH SO MANY FRIENDS, I NEVER KNEW KRISTEN, BUT IF SHE WAS ANYWAY LIKE CAROLYN AND RICHARD, SHE HAD TO BE THE BEST. GOD JUST NEEDED ANOTHER FLOWER TO PUT IN HIS GARDEN. I LOVE YOU ALL, GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LINDA ENZOR
Natalie Jolly
July 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carolyn, Richard, Allan and all your family during this tragic time. Kristin was a beautiful child and grew to be a beautiful woman and mother. I know she is in good hands. May Christ's love and peace comfort you.
Natalie Adams Jolly and family
Sabrina McLaughlin
July 8, 2009
I cannot thank all of you enough who have left comments here, visited with us, sent cards and just prayed for us. Kristen was an amazing young woman and we will miss her more than I can possibly tell you. She loved life and loved the people around her. We can only take comfort now in knowing that she is with our Lord and that he has wrapped her in his arms holding her tightly until we can be with her again. Continue to pray for Logan - our precious boy. His mother loved him with all of her heart.
Jessica Doe-Clark
July 8, 2009
Everyone who knew Kristin knew she had a great spirit about her. She was an amazing girl. May her spirit live on through her beautiful son. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
John & Christina Broxson
July 8, 2009
Christina and I are deeply moved by Kristin's untimely accident. Our prayers and concern are with her loved ones and friends left to mourn her loss. Don't hesitate to let us know what we can do to help in this time.
To her parents, we truly are shocked by your unexpected catastrophe.
July 8, 2009
Kristen, Flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels, by the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees, and she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting and I know she's smiling saying, Don't Worry bout me.
My love and prayers go out to you, Carolyn, Richard and Family. If I can do anything to help I am a phone call away. If our loved ones that have gone on before us can give tours of Heaven. I am sure she is having the best tour of her life with my Dad now.
Pattie, Rick, Gina, Wayne
Vance
Brandy Miller
July 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Kristine's family and friends. My heart goes out to Logan. He is an amazing boy because she was an amazing mom! She was a terrific friend! I will miss her deeply! I was very blessed to have had her in my life!
Haley Rhodes-Hill
July 8, 2009
I did not know Kristen, but I know Allen and Sabrina. If Kristen was anything like her brother, she was a wonderful person. Allen, Sabrina, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad to see that she was saved! I know your pain is great, but I hope you can rejoice in the fact that Kristen is with Jesus now!! That is what we all strive for! My prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I know I haven't seen you guys in a while, but please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Ruth,Allen,and Bobby Davis
July 8, 2009
Carol, Richard and Alan, May God keep you wrapped tightly in his loving arms to help you get through your tragedy. All our prayers go out to you and the extended family. You will be together again soon. God Bless you.
Jennifer Endico Letavish
July 8, 2009
McLaughlin Family, my thought and prayers are with you all. I have known your family for years and I was lucky to get to see Kristen as a mom at the primary school. She volutneered anytime I called and asked her for help. She was one of the few I could depend on! God be with you all during this tough time.
Darlene Broxson-Pack
July 8, 2009
My heart goes out to Logan, The McLaughlin and The Wells Family's and to all Kristen's Friends and family in the Holley and Navarre community. I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene Broxson-Pack
samantha Leighton
July 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the McLaughlin family during this sad time.
Aprile Levreault
July 8, 2009
Johnnie Lois told me of your sad news. Your family is in my prayers, sweet lady. May our Father give all of you just what you need at this time.
Pat Huggins
July 8, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Faith and time heal all wounds,though we never forget our loved ones, especially those taken from us too soon.
Christi C
July 8, 2009
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the McLaughlin Family. Kristen will be greatly missed
Raymond and Dianna Nelson
July 8, 2009
Richard and Carolyn,there are no words to tell you how greived we are to hear of your loss of Kristen. May God help you through this. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We all have wonderful memories of Kristen to keep her alive in our hearts.
July 8, 2009
You are in our Thoughts an Prayers....We love you dearly
Tina and Clint Gibson
(Jones)
Pat Swisher
July 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christi C
July 8, 2009
Kristen, you will be greatly missed.
McLaughlin family, you are in our thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.
Mary Howard
July 8, 2009
Dearest Richard, Carolyn, Allen, and Logan. I am currently in Canada visiting Roni and her family and am unable to be there to honor Kristen on this terrible day. My heart has been with you since I received the news of this tragedy. My mind immediately went back to the days that Kristen came to my house to swim- usually riding on her father's shoulders. The memory of her beautiful smiling face and blonde pig tails still brings a smile to my heart. I can only imagine the pain and profound sadness that you must be experiencing. I too feel this helplessness because I know that nothing that I can say or do will bring you peace. I pray that as the days go by you will find comfort. As you watch Logan grow, I know you will see the beauty and graciousness of Kristen in him. With great love, to my friends.... Mary Howard
Cheryl Stacey
July 8, 2009
The joy Kristen brought in life will always live in your heart. In time, it will crowd out your present pain. Remember, you have not lost her because you know where she is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Sartori
July 8, 2009
Dear McLaughlin family, I am so sorry for your loss of Kristine. I do not know you but my husband I were witnessess to the crash. I have thought about your family much during the past few days and I am praying that God will help you through this time.
Liz Jerry jones
July 8, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
CHRISTA SWEM
July 8, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Jack & Peggy Sue Considine
July 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McLaughlin Family. Kristen was a beautiful person. We were very blessed to have had her in our lives. May she rest in peace.
Gary Thompson
July 7, 2009
All of us at work will dearly miss you. Our hearts are filled with sorrow, and our prayers are with you and your son. Bless you Kristen. God be with you.
July 7, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kristen and Miranda March 28, 2009
July 7, 2009
Miranda Kellum
July 7, 2009
Kristen was an amazing friend to me. She was always there when I needed her and she will remain forever in my heart. I will truly miss her gracious smile and beautiful personality.
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