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Laurette Wilson-McAuley
1960 - 2025
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Celebration Of Life
Dec. 2, 2025
1:00 p.m.
St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church Parish Life Center
Send FlowersLaurette Wilson-McAuley Obituary
09/12/1960 - 11/05/2025
Laurette Wilson McAuley, through God's loving care, entered into the presence of the Lord at her home on November 5, 2025.
She was born on September 12, 1960, in Houston, Texas, to James Weldon Williams Jr. and Laureta Williams Cuny. She graduated from Humble High School in 1979 and later attended the University of Houston.
A lifelong Houstonian and avid gardener, Laurette transformed her passion into a thriving full-time business, Gardeners for Hire. Throughout her 25-plus-year career as a landscaper, she cultivated warm and lasting relationships with her clients. Her dedication to her craft and the love she poured into her work were evident in the beauty she created-admired by all who saw it.
Laurette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a treasured member of her extended Italian family. She built friendships everywhere she went and welcomed friends into her home at any hour. No one was ever turned away; to many, she was both a mother-figure and a steadfast friend.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Weldon Williams Jr., and her grandparents, James Weldon Sr. and Eva Williams, and Salvador and Laura Maida. She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin J. McAuley; her daughters, Cristina (Bradford) Green and Natalie (Robert) Baxley; her grandchildren, Weldon, Rosie, and Wilkes Green, and Petra Baxley; her sister and brother-in-law, Eva and Kelly McDonald; and her mother, Laureta Williams Cuny.
A celebration of her life will be held on December 2nd at St. Michael The Arch Angel Catholic Church Parish Life Center 1801 Sage Rd., Houston, TX 77056, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Diane Roberts
Yesterday
Laurette we will miss you so much. May the angels know they have received a special person in their midst. I am stunned I had not heard you were ill. Kevin and daughters you are in my prayers.
Kelly Aimone
Yesterday
I am so sorry to hear of Laurette´s passing. I think of her often, whenever I look at the beautiful flowers she planted in our yard. She was so knowledgeable & fun to be around. Rest in peace.
Eve Harrell
Yesterday
I am sorry to hear that Laurette passed. We will miss her great attitude, great eye, patience, thoughtfulness, and just plain ole´ grit. Bravo, Laurette.
Margey Meyer
November 19, 2025
Beautiful, kind, compassionate, funny, smart, quirky.... I could go on and on about how special Laurette was. I share her family's and friends' grief. May her memory be a blessing.
Becca McPherson
November 19, 2025
I had the great opportunity to work with Laurette as she was a customer of mine when I worked at a wholesale nursery she loved to shop at. Laurette would always greet me with the biggest, warmest smile and a tight hug. After changing jobs, I would see her infrequently and she would still greet me in the same way. Running into her was always the highlight of my day, she was a true treasure of a friend. She loved to brag about her daughters and grandbabies, sharing pictures each time I saw her. Laurette was kind and gentle, but she did not take crap from anyone. She inspired me in many ways. Laurette will be greatly missed and thought of fondly forever. Rest in Peace, Dear Laurette
Dianne Singleton
November 19, 2025
This was the last time I saw Laurette. She was celebrating Jose Luis´s beautiful daughter at her Quinceañera. We were both honered to be there. Laurette loved him like family and always was loyal to her workers. As sad as we all are, I can just imagine her hands on her hips figuring out how to make the heavenly gardens even more beautiful. Until we meet again, rest in peace dear Laurette.
Gail L Cieszkiewicz
November 18, 2025
Laurette worked wonders with my yard for at least 7 years. I don't have all my receipts! In that period, I learned how smart and caring she was. It is hard to believe I can't pick up the phone and say hi. I remember during Covid, she stopped by and I gave her a can of Lysol because she did not have any. She was a one in a million person and friend. She will be missed.
SHERI FRY
November 18, 2025
Laurette was one of my closest friends in high school. Spent many nights at her house. Such a loving and fantastic mother and sister. Graduated in 1978 together. She was the high school mascot
I was always grateful to catch up with her at reunions and saw her a couple of years ago. Exciting, intelligent, beautiful and generous with her love and attention. Such a caring soul.
Sheila
November 18, 2025
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Laurette wore a beautiful smile! I am very grateful to have worked with caring for this beautiful soul for a short period of time. She will be missed dearly. Fly high sweetie with your Angels into the Heavens above! I Love you and miss you Queen!! #ForEverOurBeautifulGardener
Lisa Duhon Spore
November 18, 2025
We were 7th, 8th, grade cheerleaders we had so fun times . She had a contagious smile full of energy.She was beautiful, witty and so much more.I'm gonna miss you.I know I didn't stay in touch with my classmates but I did think about y'all and I will miss you rest in peace, Loretta to her family and kids.Prayers go out to y'all sorry for yalls loss. Love Lisa Duhon Spore
Karen Scott
November 18, 2025
Condolences to all of her family and friends. Laurette was a wonderful person. I will miss her and know so many others will too!
Louise Underwood
November 18, 2025
Humble High School Class of 1978. You will be missed Laurette. You made many friends at HHS.
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