Jean Norfleet Laughlin

One of my favorite childhood memories was after my Dad died when I was 5, going across the street and asking Mrs. Laughlin if I could jump on the trampoline in her backyard. She always said yes and told me to be careful. In that backyard was always a Boykin Spaniel that Mr. Laughlin trained as his duck dog. 30+ years later, returning to town from a duck hunt, I stopped by the Laughlin´s to say hello and introduce my own Boykin Spaniel, Gus. I will forever be grateful that I stopped by the home I knew so well and let her know that I was doing fine and was able to thank her for being such a wonderfully nice neighbor to a grieving little boy. Thank you, Laughlin´s

Jean and I shared thirteen years together at the Miss Hutchison School for Girls (now simply Hutchison). Jean was always a leader. In first grade, when our class was Chicken Little for May Day, I didn´t know where to go when the sky was falling, but Jean stepped out onto the May Day green and pulled me to safety. I still treasure the memory. Jean is at rest in the Lord now. May He bless and keep her loved ones now and always.

My deepest sympathy to Jean's family and her many friends. I was a classmate of hers at Miss Hutchison's, a wonderful school where we were taught the Christian values of kindness, love and honor. Jean demonstrated all those values strongly throughout her life. We have lost a ray of sunshine, but heaven has gained an angel.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Our deepest condolences to John and the Laughlin family. We always felt it was a bonus if we had the opportunity to see Jean during our visits to Memphis. She was a beautiful person.

My condolences to John and the Laughlin family. Jean was the most gracious person and it was a privilege to know her.

Jean and I go back to our kindergarten years at Hutchison where we all remember that she was Snow White in our class play. We spent thirteen years together at Hutchison and during our college years she and I worked together in the summers st First National Bank downtown. It was our first jobs and we had such a good time being downtown and learning the rope of being an employee. A year and half ago we spent time together with our fellow classmates at our 60th class reunion. Jean had not changed. She was as beautiful, personable, and loving as ever. Through my sister Lynne I was able to keep up with Jean through France´s and Janet´s relationships with Lynne. Many great memories of being at the Norfleet house and the girls´ great parents. My love to all the family.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.