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Nancy Laughter Obituary
Nancy was raised in Morganton, daughter of the late Moses and Ruth Adler.
She was a graduate of Morganton High School, attended Gardner Web University (where she met the love of her life), and graduated from the Fashion Institute of America in Atlanta. Nancy devoted her life to loving others - especially her husband of 45 years, her two daughters, and her dogs. Full of laughter, love, and always some motherly advice, Nancy never met a stranger. A strong supporter of animal rights and pet rescue, Nancy saved the lives of many animals and provided a loving home for many abused and neglected dogs.
Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Michael Laughter.
Nancy is survived by her soul mate and husband Wayne Laughter, her adoring daughters Amy and Julie Laughter, her brother Dr. Barry Adler, and her beloved dogs. She also leaves behind extended family and those she "adopted" that considered her their own mom or sister.
A celebration of life will be held in her honor 4 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 375 Woodlawn Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28210, with visita-tion beginning at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the RescueNCYorkies at 3024 Luke Crossing Drive Charlotte NC 28226.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Julie
January 19, 2014
I miss u mommy
April 13, 2013
Coach, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers be with you and your family.
Mark Bolick Weaverville,NC
Mary Alice Adams
February 20, 2013
My love and prayers remain with you, Amy, and with Julie and your family. Your Mom will stay with you in your heart, and as you remember her, her loving thoughts will guide you.
Amy Laughter
February 8, 2013
I miss you more every second that passes. No matter how many times I said it, or ways I tried to express it - there is no way you could have have known how deep my love is for you. Thank you for being a perfect combination of parent and best friend. You were an amazing, loving, funny, selfless, and strong woman. Your battle was cut too short but your fight was courageous and you never gave up for a second. What amazes me most is how you did it all with such a bright spirit. You are my Tiny Warrior-My hero. I love you eternally. Life will never be the same.
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Delilah Barnett
February 5, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. May God keep you all in the palm of his hand.
Love,
Taquoia, Brittany, Tiwanna, Rajuan, Paul, and Delilah
Lawrence Barrier
February 3, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Gary Rockett
January 30, 2013
Wayne, very sorry to hear about the loss of Nancy. She was a sweetheart and will be missed by many.
Chris and Tami Keeler
January 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 28, 2013
Nancy, you fought a good fight, I will remember you always as a wonder mother and a cheerful person.
Moms Teasures
January 28, 2013
We will miss you so much.Such a joy to have known you. Enjoyed having you as a very good friend and customer. Rest in peace.
Rodney and Myra Hearn
January 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 27, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy will live on in your hearts and through your memories.
Erroll Sult
January 27, 2013
Wayne,
We know there are no words to replace your great loss, but our prayers and best wishes are with you and your family.
Errol & Elizabeth Sult
Vickie Beam-Byrum
January 27, 2013
Nancy will be missed. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. May God bless the Laughter Family.
Pam Irvin-Hoppes
January 27, 2013
Extending my sincere love and thoughts to Nancy's family and friends. Shared many fun times with Nancy, Barry and the Adler Family in Morganton, NC. Will cherish her smiles, laughter and kindness.
January 27, 2013
please know that your family is in our thoughts and deepest prayers ..may God guide you through this time....Heath and Renee Moore
January 27, 2013
Wayne,
My best memories, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. Nancy was very special and has passed to a better place. With caring and support.
Bob Folk
Jill Wengerd Berry
January 27, 2013
Love you Wayne,Amy Hope,and Julie..... Always praying for you all! I will always remember Nancy... so precious, and so beautiful, inside and out! Like this candle, her memory will always burn brightly! Many many hugs and kisses... xxxxoooo
Jill Wengerd Berry
January 27, 2013
Dearest Wayne,Amy,and Julie, I am praying for you all, and can't stop thinking of you. I haven't seen any of you, for years, yet I feel so close to you! I remember Nancy as a lovely, kind, sweet, and intelligent woman, who loved her husband and children ,including her doggie children, more than anything in the world.And, would do anything for them. She has an infectious, warm smile and a loving, energetic personality. I know it will be the hardest thing any of you ever do, to go on with your lives, without her... but she is still with you, and always will be , until you are reunited one wonderful day! I love you very much, Your cousin, Jill Wengerd Berry
January 26, 2013
Wayne, Amy, and Julie, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann and Chris Rust
Joe Sampson, Jr.
January 26, 2013
Coach, you and the family will be in my prayers during this tough time. Just keep God first in all that you do and things will be ok in due time. I know your wife's memories will go on forever until that day when you meet again.
Joe Sampson
January 26, 2013
Coach, you will always remain in our thoughts and prayers. We wish your family comfort during this time. I hope to see you soon.
January 26, 2013
Coach-so sorry to hear about Nancy. You and the girls are in our prayers. God Bless...Ted Warlick
Jessica Saucier
January 26, 2013
I have so many memories of Momma Nancy. She treated me as her daughter for the many years Julie and I were roommates. I will never forget our talks, phone conversations, and memories of shopping with her at Harris Teeter or Bi-lo. She helped find my bedroom furniture, she looked after me and took care of me if I ever needed. I surely will miss her! Rest in peace Momma Nancy! You will always be in our hearts. Julie, Amy and Coach I love you all very much.
Julie Laughter
January 25, 2013
I love you mommy
liz luke
January 25, 2013
julie, you are in my thoughts and prayers...hugs to you
January 25, 2013
My condolences to the family. May Almighty God bless you and give you comfort.
Bryan Patrick
January 25, 2013
Wayne, Amy and Julie: I have so many wonderful memories of Nancy from my nine years at Coulwood, and eight years as your neighbor. And that's exactly the best way I can describe Nancy - a true, good neighbor. She was always looking out for me and always so helpful to me. I still remember esp. her "sympathy" toward the dog next door to me, in the BEST of ways! In fact, I just remember her love and heart for animals in general, but dogs in particular. I can still hear her calling for LuLu and Toto across my backyard when I'd be outside. Coach, I love you tremendously and you and the girls are in my prayers, and my family's, who also sends their condolences. God bless yall and her wonderful memory!
January 25, 2013
Coach Laughter and Family,
Thinking of and praying for you during this time.
Sincerely,
Ray Douglas
Myesha Westfield
January 25, 2013
My dearest friend Amy,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very special lady and I'm glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her ever since we were little girls at Coulwood Middle. She was a beautiful person inside and out with a heart of gold! Truly an angel here on earth! She will always be loved by many. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God bring an abundance of comfort to you all throughout this difficult time. Love you. Your friend, Myesha
Susan Teeter
January 25, 2013
Nancy, you were one of my favorite people ever, we met because of the love of dogs and we shall meet again..I will always love you and never forget you or your entire family two and four legged.
Cookie Wilson Irvin
January 25, 2013
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard Nancy was ill. I will continue to pray for comfort to help you through this hard time. Nancy will be missed.
Misty Stephenson
January 25, 2013
God Took Her To His Loving Home
God saw her getting tired, a cure was not to be.
He wrapped her in his loving arms and whispered ‘Come with me.'
She suffered much in silence, her spirit did not bend.
She faced her pain with courage, until the very end.
She tried so hard to stay with us but her fight was not in vain,
God took her to His loving home and freed her from the pain. I love your family as my own. I can't say I know how you feel but I will say if you're family needs anything don't hesitate to ask. I love you all so much.
Mary Dingle
January 25, 2013
To the Laughter Family, may God give you comfort and love at this time. Nancy was a very sweet person to me when I worked with Coach at Coulwood. If there is anything my family can do, please don't hesitate to call. May God continue to bless you.
Struggy Smith
January 25, 2013
Coach my sincere condolences go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God keep you in his unchanging hands for guidance and direction. Hold on to all the wonderful memories. God bless you!
steve laughter
January 25, 2013
Wayne and family
We are so sorry to hear about Nancy's passing.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 25, 2013
Wayne and girls.
Our heartfelt sorrows go out to you. We have nothing but great memories of our time at the Great Smokey's and with Nancy. Norman and Rick from Cullowhee
April Towery
January 25, 2013
I am so sadden for the family for the loss of your mother & wife! Nancy was a nice & loving woman! Who had a good heart & love for a lot of people & worshiped the ground her beautiful daughters walked on!! I will pray that God will comfort & wrap his arms around u all in this time of loss! Hugs to u all!!!
Willie Garris
January 25, 2013
Keep you and your Family my prayers, during the time to remember all the wonderful things, your mother has done.
Lance Lingerfelt
January 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Diane Eaves
January 25, 2013
Wayne, Julie & Amy, my heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. Nancy's spirit and memories live forever in your hearts. May God give you comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Love and Prayers Diane Eaves
Rose Roper
January 25, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Wayne and daughters. Nancy and I went to school together in Morganton. My husband and I became friends with them when we lived in Charlotte. Nancy was a good person and friend.
Buster Small
January 25, 2013
My deepest sympathy to her family..Nancy always had a smile and a kind word for everyone, and she will be missed by all.
Sandra Mauney
January 25, 2013
Remember the entire family in thought and prayer and asking God to bring you comfort and strenght in this difficult time. Nancy was very special. Sandra Ward Mauney
January 25, 2013
Wayne and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Nancy was a lovely person and we regret that we haven't seen more of you and girls lately.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Peace,
Bobbie and Bill Ross
Diane Laughter Jones
January 25, 2013
Nancy was a very special lady and i have so many memories of her when I lived in Charlotte. I will be keepiing Wayne, Amy and Julie in my prayers. Nancy will stay in our hearts forever and we will remember all the precious memories. She lived life to the fullest. Love You Nancy!! Rest in peace.
Leeper Family
January 25, 2013
You are in our hearts and prayers. May the fondest memories carry you through the most difficult times.
David & Teresa Stansberry
January 25, 2013
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
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