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Laurie Torrence Obituary
A 1982 graduate of Shenandoah High School, she completed her education at University of Rio Grande and Ohio University in 1986. She later earned a master's degree in education. She was a math teacher at Federal Hocking High School for 35 years, retiring in 2022. After retirement, she returned to teaching 8th grade math at the Federal Hocking Middle High School. Teaching was most important to Laurie. She also enjoyed her family, grandchildren, cooking, baking, reading, Hallmark movies, her flower gardens and playing board games with family and friends. She was a wonderful hostess at family events.
Laurie is survived by her husband of 38 years, Daniel "Dan" Torrence; three sons, Kyler B. (Joanna Tricaso) Torrence of Green, Brendan K. (Halle) Torrence of Marietta and Randall F. (Isis) Torrence of Athens; four grandchildren, Nico, Emilio, Kinsley and Kimberly Torrence; three sisters, Jennifer (Jim) Harding of Summerfield, Stacy (David) Slinger of Massillon and Kathy Fannin; a brother, Richard "Dick" (Jennifer) Fannin of Pleasant City; her mother-in-law, Frances McCracken of Sagamore Hills; her step mother in law, Twilla Torrence of Petal, MS; she is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and all of the students she has taught over the years.
Beside her parents, she is preceded in death by her father-in-law, James Torrence. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 28th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Federal Hocking High School Gym, Stewart. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 29th a 4:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Rev. Monte McCune officiating. Burial will be in Halleys Ridge Memorial Cemetery, Ava, Noble County on Friday, Aug. 30th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Federal Hocking Local School, c/o Bruce Steenrod, Stewart, Ohio 45778. Please share a memory, a note of condolence, or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Laurie Torrence
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Debra Richards
August 28, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roger and Barbara and Eli Schultz
August 27, 2024
Laurie was a light in the canvas of life. Now she shines in the heavens. May her memory always be a blessing. Our love and prayers are with Dan and family.
Linda Flood
August 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She was such a great person❤
Ann H Cunningham
August 26, 2024
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. I had the great pleasure of being in the same math coaching training program at OSU as Laurie. We spent a lot of time together learning, sharing, and growing in a mixed schools group of math coaches. She always had a kind smile and a twinkle in her eye. My thoughts are with her family.
Amanda Rinaldi
August 26, 2024
Laurie was the best mentor and friend I have ever had. I spent 3 years as her student teacher through CARE and we have been friends ever since. She was one of the best teachers and people I have ever known and I’m am deeply saddened by this news. My deepest condolences to Dan and the family along with everyone who had the joy of knowing Laurie.
Martha Carson
August 26, 2024
My condolences to the Torrence family.
Nancy Burbacher
August 26, 2024
Laurie was a very special lady. My sincere sympathy to her husband, extended family and everyone who mourns her passing.
Heather Roush
August 26, 2024
She was a beautiful person and so kind she's going to be missed by so many. So sorry for your loss and many prayers to your family.
Patsy Dearing
August 26, 2024
Laurie was a wonderful teacher and mother to her family. Sending hugs to her family who will surely miss her. She will be joining my best friend and former Federal Hocking teacher Pat Carpenter. May they rest together in a heavenly place above us looking down at all those they loved so much.
Tracey Echard
August 26, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Erin Hostler (Utt)
August 26, 2024
So sad to hear this! Mrs.Torrence was my math teacher in high school. She absolutely loved teaching and was a great asset to the school district. She will be missed
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