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Laura Botkin Obituary
Houston, TX- Botkin, Laura Beth, 27, of Houston, TX, was tragically killed on August 12, 2012 in a car accident.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 18 at Forestville Baptist Church, 1311 Nagel Rd, Cincinnati, OH followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Gardens, 5989 Deerfield Road, Milford, OH. T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial service will be held in Houston, TX at Christ Cathedral Church, 1117 Texas Ave at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 25. Plans for a service in Macon, GA are incomplete at this time.
Survivors include her father, Jim Botkin (Fran); mother, Katherine Plavsic (Tim); brothers, James Botkin and Zack Plavsic; and daughter Elizabeth Muir Amacker, adopted at birth by Robert and Pam Amacker.
Donations may be made to Shepherd School of Music, MS532, Laura Botkin Memorial Scholarship Fund, Rice University, PO Box 1892, Houston TX 77251 or contact Gary Smith (713-348-4047).
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Kathy Botkin
August 15, 2020
My niece was very special. Alway had that beautiful smile. So young to be taken...she had a wonderful voice. Now she is singing in Heaven. She is missed. she was loved and God has her now. But we will all see her again. That time it will be forever and we will never have to say Good Bye again. We will all be in God's family..our family.. FOREVER..AMEN ❤
The Rev. Cn. Luchy Littlejohn (Ret.)
August 14, 2020
Laura lives very much in my heart and in my prayers! We were such a great Team! We shared so many wonderful moments at Christ Church Cathedral! I miss her dearly...and will continue offering flowers at the Cathedral, during the Christmas holidays in loving memory of this sweet child of God!
Katherine Plavsic
August 13, 2020
She was a born again Christian at age 6. Those who accept Christ as their personal Savior will see her again.
Colin Smith
September 11, 2012
Laura, i''ve never loved anyone else like i loved you. I hope you've found peace. x
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Colin Smith
September 11, 2012
Laura, i've never loved anyone else like I loved you. I hope you've found peace x
Kathy Plavsic
September 2, 2012
Laura , I know you are content with Jesus. We sure are missing you with deep pain.I'm glad your brother Zack spent a week with you in July.I'm glad that when we last spoke on August 7,I told you I wanted to plan to see you over the Christmas break in Houston. You knew I never gave up on reaching out to you.You belonged to Houston the past 6 years.I see how they loved you! Heal, Houston, Heal. and thank you for loving my daughter. Kathy
Sara Draper
August 25, 2012
My heart and sympathy go to the family and loved ones of Laura. I met Laura when she was still attending Rice University, when she came to my house for a little cello recital of her friend who was staying at my home for the summer. Laura ended up performing a couple of songs and playing the piano...what a treat that was! Since that time I had the opportunity to get to know her a bit and enjoyed seeing her perform. What a light she brought to the world! I am deeply saddened by her untimely death, and I hold her family and loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.
August 24, 2012
Sincerest condolences to Laura's family. May God comfort you now and always. From a neighbor who reveled at her beautiful voice every time it echoed in our halls when she practiced. Laura touched more lives than she ever new.
August 22, 2012
My daughter was a student of Laura. Laura was an exemplary individual and will be missed. My condolences go to her family.
Timothy Boaz
August 20, 2012
Laura, your bright face lit up the theatre every day you were there. We will greatly miss your beautiful face, voice and spirit.
Sending loving thoughts to you and your family.
g m
August 19, 2012
My condolences to the family of Ms. Botkin. May you be comforted by reflecting on the many beautiful memories that you hold dear to your heart. Also there will be a time when death will be no more.
August 19, 2012
My sympathy to BOTKIN family. may the God of all comfort help your family to endure during this time of grief.
August 19, 2012
Our daughter, Marina, was a student of Laura's at HITS. Marina's vocal confidence and ability blossomed under Laura's guidance. It was apparent that Laura had a gift and love from bringing out the best in young people. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Sincerely,
Marianne, Carter, and Marina Smith
Kathy Botkin
August 19, 2012
I will miss you very much. The last thing I said was I love you Laura and you said I love you to Aunt Kathy at cousin Debbie's wedding last November. I know you are in Heaven now and we will all meet again. Aunt Kathy..
Carol Ericsson
August 18, 2012
Forever, beautiful in body, mind and spirit; forever, in your loved ones aching hearts and forever, we will all miss you.
Kim Miller
August 18, 2012
Dear Laura's family,
Laura was my 11 year old daughter, Macy's, voice teacher at HITS in Houston. Macy absolutely loved Laura and is heart broken over this tragedy. She has cried herself to sleep every night. Laura was one of the most vivacious, beautiful, smart, caring, and talented people we have ever met. She taught Macy skills and grace with her singing. Macy has been recalling all week special little things she said to her in her office and advice she gave her. She will forever remember these lessons and memories. She is so thankful and blessed for the relationship they had. Macy will always miss Laura, as will everyone who was lucky enough to know her. The last production Macy was in was a Valentine's recital. Laura was dressed adorable as always in pink and baked cupcakes for all of the kids for the reception. The finale was "Thank You for the Music" from Mamma Mia. I think this is so perfect because we thank Laura for the love of singing that she fostered in Macy. I told Macy this is the whole point of life, to make a difference - and Laura did!
We are keeping your sweet family and friends in our prayers.
Much love,
The Miller Family
Lisa & Dennsi Parker
August 17, 2012
Kathy,
Our hearts go out to you. Laura was an amazing and lovely girl who will be greatly missed.
Our prayers are with you!
The Rev. Canon Luchy Littlejohn (Ret.)
August 17, 2012
Regardless of whatever previous engagement Laura might have had, she always found a way to accommodate my needs while I was the Canon Pastor at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston. She made every liturgy so much richer, so much lovelier, with the incredible gift of her voice! The love that we shared from the profesional to the personal point of view, has no measure. I shall miss her tremendously, and I send my loving prayers to all who mourn her death. May the Comfort of the Holy Spirit be with us all!
Bridget Leihr
August 17, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Laura except through the words of her friend and schoolmate Anna-Katherine Amacker as well as through Bobby and Pam Amacker. Our hearts are heavy with her loss as is so much of the country. Laura leaves behing a beautiful daughter in Elizabeth, whom I have the pleasure of calling her my niece. Sweet Elizabeth has a beautiful voice as did Laura. Rest in knowing she is truly at the right hand of the Father, singing in his heavenly choir. Lifting you all in prayer now and the coming days. Look to the Lord for comfort with blessings and grace for each of you.
August 17, 2012
No matter the briefness of encounters dear Laura, you touched so many lives. I shall never forget you and our time on stage together. May those who knew you find comfort that your spirit will live on in all those you have touched!
Bill & Martha Partridge
August 17, 2012
Jim and Fran,
Laura was a very gifted young lady. We share in your great loss. Heaven will be blessed by her beautiful voice. May God bless you during this difficult time. We love you!
Lorilee Cuvillier
August 17, 2012
Jim,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for your loss. May God give you comfort during this time.
Mark & Gloria Ferris
August 17, 2012
Laura was such an amazing young woman. Our hearts are so saddened by such a tragic loss, and we pray our gracious Lord and Savior will bring you peace and comfort as her memory remains forever in your hearts.
August 17, 2012
Laura I wish you could have met my Amber-You both have so many of the sane interests
God speed,
Jim JOlley (Aunt Kim's husband)
Anne Shepard
August 17, 2012
Houston has lost a bright, vibrant star. Laura's absence cannot be measured. Her sparkle, charm and limitless talent brought so much joy to our world. Laura--you are missed. Godspeed, beautiful spirit.
Eileen Holshouser
August 17, 2012
I knew Laura first as my niece's voice teacher for the past five years. My niece Adriana was inspired by Laura's mentoring and Laura helped her get into the Houston's High School for Performing and Visual Arts. Later I got to know Laura at HITS Theatre in Houston. She was a wonderful, joyful and patient teacher to my son and many lucky children at HITS. I got to know her this last summer as I waited for my son during his play rehersals. I saw her on an almost daily basis and she never seemed to have a bad day. She always had a smile and something nice to say to me. She was very supportive to my son Sean and we all adored her. I will always remember her as a lovely, smart, talented, happy, kind, and supportive young woman. Mostly she was a greatly beloved teacher and mentor to the children she taught and to the adults who admired and respected her.
With deep sadness,
Eileen, Scott, and Sean Holshouser
Houston, Texas
Laura as Kate Monster in Avenue Q. Country Playhouse. July 2012
Vanc Johnson
August 17, 2012
It was amazing working with Laura in her musical theater debut on Avenue Q. It's gratifying to know that she enjoyed it so much. She was fabulous starring as Kate Monster. My heart goes out to all her family and friends. Enormous talent, fabulous spirit. A great loss to everyone who knew her.
Jeff Ragsdale
August 16, 2012
Laura, we in the Houston singing community and in many places around the world are reeling over your passing. Woe that we could have the words to assuage your family's grief.
If we sing with more gusto, if we play stronger, if we dance with more heart, and if we live even a little better, such will be your monument.
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