Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Dec 17, 1944 – Dec 16, 2024
Laurel Davis McCartney, 79, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Slidell.
Laurel was born December 17, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to Arthur and Arline Thompson.
Laurel was a graduate of The Ohio State University and received a masters degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in early childhood education.
In 1974 she married Bruce McCartney in Mansfield, Ohio, and the family to Slidell in 1979.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McCartney; a son, Jeffrey Leibbrand; a brother, John Thompson; and a sister, Janice Wack.
Laurel is survived by two children, Elizabeth Cooper (Max Ducote), Kristin Faller (G.J.); nine grandchildren, Christopher Leibbrand, Rebecca Leibbrand, Sean Brown, Jessica Brown, Joseph Cooper, Jacob Leibbrand, Jude Faller, Luke Faller, Jonah Faller; 13 great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1534 7th Street, Slidell, Louisiana.
Visitation will begin at 9:00am followed by the funeral service at 11:00am.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Slidell.
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I’m sorry to hear your mom has passed. Thinking of all of you. (John’s daughter)
Michele Flaspoller
December 25, 2024 | OH | Family
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Love your s&H goodeats family
December 25, 2024 | Slidell, LA
To Elizabeth and Kristin and family: Laurel was like a sister to me. She was a great women, who will be so missed. I will miss a talk and all the fun we had when we we younger. All my Love Debbie Myers
Deborah Myers
December 22, 2024 | Mansfield, OH | Family
Dear Kristen, Elizabeth, and family,
Laurel and I are sisters in Christ, and I have never known anyone who loves their family more than Laurel. She will live in my heart, with many blessed shared memories. May God bless Laurel as she celebrates her new life; and may you and loved ones know His peace and comforting love.
Faithfully,
Cecile Morgan Torbergsen
Cecile Torbergsen
December 21, 2024 | Slidell, LA | Friend
Mrs. Laurel will be greatly missed! She was an amazing woman full of stories and always thinking of others needs before her own. I know how much she loved her family, who will be in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace with her loved ones who passed on before her.
Trey Howard
December 20, 2024 | Slidell, LA | Friend
My sadness & sympathy in the loss of a dear friend I came to know. She was a bright warm person to share conversations with at Good Eats restaurant, Slidell. Both avid customers there & she was a good lady with a heart & listening compassion. Will miss the talks & walks out to her van . Sally
Sally Jaynes
December 20, 2024 | Slidell, LA | Friend
I miss you so much Grandma! I will never forget you and the experiences I had with you! I love you and hope you had the best birthday ever in Heaven!
Jude Faller
December 20, 2024 | Slidell, LA | Grandchild